World XI that can beat the Indian Test team in India

Spinner

India's spin twins, the reason behind India's successful run in Tests

Irrespective of the team, spinners are the most crucial part of a squad for a Test series in India as the wickets in the country assist them more than the pacers. It is no secret why India has always produced high-quality spinners. They play an important role if their team want to get all the 20 wickets to win the Test.

Over the years, even the world's best have struggled against the Indian batsman in India as the local batsmen are known to be the best players of spin. So, taking 20 Indian wickets in India is not an easy task. The opposition bowlers, especially the spinners, will have their task cut out and should be prepared to bowl a lot of overs to get the job done.

With Moeen Ali already in the XI as the second spinner, there are few bowlers who are in competition to be the frontline spinner in the XI. Among them, Yasir Shah and Rangana Herath are the ones who are shortlisted for the role.

Both are doing a fantastic job for their countries in the longer format. In spite of his exploits with the ball, Herath misses out of the XI as Yasir is one spinner who can be equally dangerous as both Ashwin and Jadeja. Yasir might not feature in the top 10 Test bowlers because Pakistan does not play Test cricket as often as India or England and most of his matches have been played in conditions that are alien to the spinners.

Yasir Shah has the ability and the skill to trouble the Indian batsmen

In spite of that, Yasir has done well in those conditions and stood tall. In fact, he is a better spinner than both Jadeja and Ashwin outside Asia. A lot of fans wanted to witness Yasir against the Indian batsmen when both India and Pakistan were supposed to face each other last year.

Unfortunately, that series never took place and as of now, Yasir is yet to play a Test against India or in India. Despite that, he is capable of doing well if he gets to face the world no. 1 Test side at home for the first time in his career.

Players considered for this role: Yasir Shah, Nathan Lyon and Rangana Herath.