World XI that can beat the Indian Test team in India

It was very difficult to miss out Kane Williamson from the playing XI — It was very difficult to keep out Kane Williamson from the playing XI

As mentioned earlier, this features the best players around the world who can pose a challenge to India in India if they play in one team.

This XI consists of five England cricketers, two each from South Africa, Australia and Pakistan. It is a very difficult job to handpick just 11 players from nine countries and some deserving cricketers are expected to miss out from the team in order to get the right combination.

This team has the right balance with eight proper batsmen and five frontline bowlers, thanks to the presence of two all-rounders in Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes. This team has five men who have the experience of captaining a side as well.

Australia's Steve Smith, the only captain to lead his side to victory against Kohli's Indian team in India, gets the nod to lead the side ahead of Alastair Cook, the last captain to win a series in India (in 2012).