World XI that can beat the Indian Test team in India

All-rounders

The England all-rounders seal their spots in the playing XI with some consistent performance in the last few months

Two of the best all-rounders in the longer format are from India. Both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been sensational with both bat and ball over the last few months. The closest to them in this role are Bangladesh's Shakib-al-Hasan and England duo of Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali.

Having a player like Ben Stokes is a blessing in disguise for any captain irrespective of the format as the Durham lad has been doing well with both bat and ball over the last couple of years. Coming in at number 6, Stokes is capable of playing of playing according to the situation and is very dangerous when he is batting with the tailenders and counter-attacking.

With the ball, he could be the perfect third seamer and has the knack of picking some crucial wickets when needed. He is one of the main reasons why England are a very good Test side at the moment as he brings in the much-needed balance to the team.

Alongside Stokes will be his teammate Moeen Ali, who has been phenomenal as a bowler in the last three years. Ali started his career with the Poms as a frontline batsman and the series against India at home gave him a breakthrough as a bowler. The left-hander did really well with both bat and ball when he toured India last year and has raised his game with the ball since then.

Coming in at number 8, he is more than handy with the bat and has the ability to score some quick runs with the tail. He might not be as threatening as Ashwin or Jadeja, but, somehow, he manages to pose a threat with the ball and get the better off the opposition batsman.

Players considered for this role: Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes and Shakib-al-Hasan.