After toiling out against Bangladesh in a drawn series, England will be geared up for the ‘real sub-continental’ challenges when they take on top-ranked India  I the first test at the Saurashtra Cricket stadium, Rajkot. England has been looking forward to this series quite eagerly, to be honest. But, there is no questioning over the fact that the visitors begin as the underdogs tomorrow. There is good reason to believe India will have it easy. They have looked near invincible at home since the start of the last season

Indian bowling attack will throw the biggest challenge in front of the opposition. Head to head battles should boost their confidence a bit as they happen to be the only team to have beaten India on their home turf in recent time, having achieved the feat back in 2012 when they beat the hosts 2-1 riding on the heroics of Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar.

However, this time around they don’t have Swanny and Panesar around. Another worrying fact is the weak links that the side has in terms of inexperience and under-performance. But, the current team has a fresh look with the inclusion of few young and *old* names and probably this ignites the unpredictability factor making us think about the players who could surprise India in the upcoming days.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-85285"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-85285" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" alt="Haseeb Hameed" width="600" height="418" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85285" class="wp-caption-text">Haseeb Hameed. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Haseeb Hameed, the teenage sensation from Lancashire, is the most exciting name in the English touring party. The 19-year-old batsman of Indian origin is all set to make his debut and will open in the first test at Rajkot. While, for the Indians, he may be an unknown name, those in the English circle are quite aware of the talent he possesses. It would not be an overstatement if we say that Haseeb if he is able to capitalise the opportunity in the upcoming Test, may turn out as the surprise weapon in the batting department.

His rise has been meteoric and the domestic numbers he has to back his reputation are simply outstanding. But, above all, it his playing style that proves to be the most favourable factor for him. In the age of the modern day hard hitting, the right-hander mostly relies on placement and timing than to try and smack the ball. His wristy style of play will exactly be the thing which may help him neutered the Indian spin challenge.

“If Test cricket survives and thrives, then here’s a boy who was born to open the batting in it. I just hope the game lasts long enough for him to play it,” said Mick Newell, England selector, Nottinghamshire supremo. This is what his former county boss thinks of the young cricketer!

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-32502"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-32502" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" alt="Zafar Ansari of Surrey bowls-GettyImages-486158228" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-32502" class="wp-caption-text">Zafar Ansari. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Whether or not Ansari gets to play in Rajkot is uncertain. In the presence of Moeen Ali, Gareth Batty and leg-spinner Adil Rashid, it seems tough that could be squeezed into the team. In the presence of these names, inexperience might may delay his opportunity to play against India. But, should the left arm spinner play, he might be a great deciding factor.

The 24-year-old cricketer, who made his debut in the second Test in the recently concluded Bangladesh tour, would enjoy the bowling conditions here. On top of it, there is no left arm spinner in the team and that is where the chances of him playing in the opening Test look bright. A student of the Cambridge University in politics and sociology and a pianist, Ansari surely is an intelligent and smart individual.

His all-round abilities reflect on the cricket field as well where he has contributed to his county side Surrey in all three departments. He has 124 wickets including six five-wicket hauls and can bat responsibly as well, having even opened for Surrey in First-Class cricket. With the bat, Ansari has made close to 3,000 runs with three FC centuries ad 15 half-centuries  at an average just under 31.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Gareth-Batty.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-90595"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-90595" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gareth-Batty.jpg" alt="England" width="594" height="352" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90595" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Gareth Batty. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Gareth Batty, the father figure in the dressing room, will be the trump card in the spin department for Cook. The experienced veteran, who returned to the Test setup after 11-year hiatus, will have all eyes set on him and surely carries a huge responsibility on his shoulders.

This series will be a sort of redemption for the 39-year-old. He made his debut in 2003 against Bangladesh, he could manage only seven Tests between till 2005, four of them in Asia, and was left out ahead of the Ashes in the summer of 2005.

His tally of 11 wickets at an average 66 was the reason behind his ouster. Frontline spinner Giles returned and later Swann cemented his place as Batty never played again until recently he came to the fore due to lack of quality spinners in the English setup. While the Test stats he has are not close enough to be threatening His recent run in the county championship and his performance in his comeback test against Bangladesh suggest he is in a good rhythm.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-81216" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jake-Ball.jpg" alt="England Cricketer Jake Ball" width="600" height="422" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-81216" class="wp-caption-text">Jake Ball. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption>

James Anderson’s loss will be Jake Ball’s gain. In the absence of their leading wicket-taker in the Test format, England will rely on Ball to partner with Stuart Broad and showcase his worth. The Nottinghamshire bowler had a very good 2016.

He made his Test debut at Lord&#8217;s against Pakistan. He did not have a starry debut, managing just one wicket of that of Azhar Ali but Ball showed that there was no lack of capability in him. Later, he was kept in the scheme of things for the Bangladesh tour but wasn’t able to add another game in the Test leg. Skipper Cook sees him as a wicket taking option and if he manages to win a place ahead of Steven Finn then Ball will surely be expected to .

The year 2016 has been his best year in first-class cricket; he picked up 54 victims at 23.27 and has  a great chance to not only transform his FC class form into Test level but also impress his ECB bosses by doing well in the unhelpful Indian conditions.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-91345"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-91345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" alt="Ben Stokes of England vs Bangladesh" width="600" height="439" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91345" class="wp-caption-text"> Ben Stokes of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ben Stokes has been massively exciting. The all-rounder will be the most crucial man in the English set-up, considering his ability to bat and bowl with equal effectiveness. The modern day English team has no shortage of batsman with the batting going deep till the No. 10 spot. Stokes is no different. He can smoothly bail out the team from collapses batting in the middle order.

Similarly, He bowls like a workhorse and can consistently stay around the 140 KMPH mark. Add his ability to reverse the ball brilliantly to it and he becomes really dangerous in the sub-continental conditions. It was only a few week back that his superb spell of reverse swing bowling handed England a fantastic win over Bangladesh at Chittagong.

<p>After toiling out against Bangladesh in a drawn series, England will be geared up for the ‘real sub-continental’ challenges when they&nbsp;take on top-ranked India&nbsp; I the first test at the Saurashtra Cricket stadium, Rajkot. England has been looking forward to this series quite eagerly, to be honest. But, there is no questioning over the fact that the visitors begin as the underdogs tomorrow. There is good reason to believe India will have it easy. They have looked near invincible at home since the start of the last season</p>
<p>Indian bowling attack will throw the biggest challenge in front of the opposition. Head to head battles should boost their confidence a bit as they happen to be the only team to have beaten India on their home turf in recent time, having achieved the feat back in 2012 when they beat the hosts 2-1 riding on the heroics of Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar.</p>
<p>However, this time around they don’t have Swanny and Panesar around. Another worrying fact is the weak links that the side has in terms of inexperience and under-performance. But, the current team has a fresh look with the inclusion of few young and *old* names and probably this ignites the unpredictability factor making us think about the players who could surprise India in the upcoming days.</p>
<h4><strong>1.Haseeb Hameed:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_85285" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-85285" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-85285"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-85285" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" alt="Haseeb Hameed" width="600" height="418" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85285" class="wp-caption-text">Haseeb Hameed. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Haseeb Hameed, the teenage sensation from Lancashire,&nbsp;is the most exciting name in the English touring party. The 19-year-old batsman of Indian origin is all set to make his debut and will open in the first test at Rajkot. While, for the Indians, he may be an unknown name, those in the English circle are quite aware of the talent he possesses. It would not be an overstatement if we say that Haseeb&nbsp;if he is able to capitalise the opportunity in the upcoming Test, may turn out as the surprise weapon in the batting department.</p>
<p>His rise has been meteoric and the domestic numbers he has to back his reputation are simply outstanding. But, above all, it his playing style that proves to be the most favourable factor for him. In the age of the modern day hard hitting, the right-hander mostly relies on placement and timing than to try and smack the ball. His wristy style of play will exactly be the thing which may help him neutered the Indian spin challenge.</p>
<p>“If Test cricket survives and thrives, then here’s a boy who was born to open the batting in it. I just hope the game lasts long enough for him to play it,” said Mick Newell, England selector, Nottinghamshire supremo. This is what his former county boss thinks of the young cricketer!</p>
<h4><strong>2. Zafar Ansari:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_32502" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-32502" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-32502"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-32502" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" alt="Zafar Ansari of Surrey bowls-GettyImages-486158228" width="594" height="396" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-32502" class="wp-caption-text">Zafar Ansari. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Whether or not Ansari gets to play in Rajkot is uncertain.&nbsp;In the presence of Moeen Ali, Gareth Batty and leg-spinner Adil Rashid, it seems tough that could be squeezed into the team. In the presence of these names, inexperience might may delay his opportunity to play against India. But, should the left arm spinner play, he might be a great deciding factor.</p>
<p>The 24-year-old cricketer, who made his debut in the second Test in the recently concluded Bangladesh tour, would enjoy the bowling conditions here. On top of it, there is no left arm spinner in the team and that is where the chances of him playing in the opening Test look bright. A student of the Cambridge University in politics and sociology and a pianist, Ansari surely is an intelligent and smart individual.</p>
<p>His all-round abilities reflect on the cricket field as well where he has contributed to his county side Surrey in all three departments. He has 124 wickets including six five-wicket hauls and can bat responsibly as well, having even opened for Surrey in First-Class cricket. With the bat, Ansari has made close to 3,000 runs with three FC centuries ad 15 half-centuries &nbsp;at an average just under 31.</p>
<h4><strong>3.Gareth Batty:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_90595" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-90595" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Gareth-Batty.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-90595"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-90595" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gareth-Batty.jpg" alt="England" width="594" height="352" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90595" class="wp-caption-text">England’s Gareth Batty. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gareth Batty, the father figure in the dressing room, will be the trump card in the spin department for Cook. The experienced veteran, who returned to the Test setup after 11-year hiatus, will have all eyes set on him and surely carries a huge responsibility on his shoulders.</p>
<p>This series will be a sort of redemption for the 39-year-old. He made his debut in 2003 against Bangladesh, he could manage only seven Tests between till 2005, four of them in Asia, and was left out ahead of the Ashes in the summer of 2005.</p>
<p>His tally of 11 wickets at an average 66 was the reason behind his ouster. Frontline spinner Giles returned and later Swann cemented his place as Batty never played again until recently he came to the fore due to lack of quality spinners in the English setup. While&nbsp;the Test stats he has are not close enough to be threatening His recent run in the county championship and his performance in his comeback test against Bangladesh suggest he is in a&nbsp;good rhythm.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Jake Ball:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_81216" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-81216" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-81216" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jake-Ball.jpg" alt="England Cricketer Jake Ball" width="600" height="422" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-81216" class="wp-caption-text">Jake Ball. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>James Anderson’s loss will be Jake Ball’s gain. In the absence of their leading wicket-taker in the Test format, England will rely on Ball to partner with Stuart Broad and showcase his worth. The Nottinghamshire bowler had a very good 2016.</p>
<p>He made his Test debut at Lord’s against Pakistan. He did not have a starry debut, managing just one wicket of that of Azhar Ali but Ball showed that there was no lack of capability in him. Later, he was kept in the scheme of things for the Bangladesh tour but wasn’t able to add another game in the Test leg. Skipper Cook sees him as a wicket taking option and if he manages to win a place ahead of Steven Finn then Ball will surely be expected to .</p>
<p>The year 2016 has been his best year in first-class cricket; he picked up 54 victims at 23.27 and has &nbsp;a&nbsp;great chance to not only transform his FC class form into Test level but also impress his ECB bosses by doing well in the unhelpful Indian conditions.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Ben Stokes:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_91345" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91345" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-91345"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-91345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" alt="Ben Stokes of England vs Bangladesh" width="600" height="439" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91345" class="wp-caption-text">&nbsp;Ben Stokes of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ben Stokes has been massively exciting. The all-rounder will be the most crucial man in the English set-up, considering his ability to bat and bowl with equal effectiveness. The modern day English team has no shortage of batsman with the batting going deep till the No. 10 spot. Stokes is no different. He can smoothly bail out the team from collapses batting in the middle order.</p>
<p>Similarly, He bowls like a workhorse and can consistently stay around the 140 KMPH mark. Add his ability to reverse the ball brilliantly to it and he becomes really dangerous in the sub-continental conditions. It was only a few week back that his superb spell of reverse swing bowling handed England a fantastic win over Bangladesh&nbsp;at Chittagong.</p>

<p>After toiling out against Bangladesh in a drawn series, England will be geared up for the ‘real sub-continental’ challenges when they take on top-ranked India  I the first test at the Saurashtra Cricket stadium, Rajkot. England has been looking forward to this series quite eagerly, to be honest. But, there is no questioning over the fact that the visitors begin as the underdogs tomorrow. There is good reason to believe India will have it easy. They have looked near invincible at home since the start of the last season</p>
<p>Indian bowling attack will throw the biggest challenge in front of the opposition. Head to head battles should boost their confidence a bit as they happen to be the only team to have beaten India on their home turf in recent time, having achieved the feat back in 2012 when they beat the hosts 2-1 riding on the heroics of Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar.</p>
<p>However, this time around they don’t have Swanny and Panesar around. Another worrying fact is the weak links that the side has in terms of inexperience and under-performance. But, the current team has a fresh look with the inclusion of few young and *old* names and probably this ignites the unpredictability factor making us think about the players who could surprise India in the upcoming days.</p>
<h4><strong>1.Haseeb Hameed:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_85285" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-85285" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/09/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-85285"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-85285" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Haseeb-Hameed.jpg" alt="Haseeb Hameed" width="600" height="418" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-85285" class="wp-caption-text">Haseeb Hameed. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Haseeb Hameed, the teenage sensation from Lancashire, is the most exciting name in the English touring party. The 19-year-old batsman of Indian origin is all set to make his debut and will open in the first test at Rajkot. While, for the Indians, he may be an unknown name, those in the English circle are quite aware of the talent he possesses. It would not be an overstatement if we say that Haseeb if he is able to capitalise the opportunity in the upcoming Test, may turn out as the surprise weapon in the batting department.</p>
<p>His rise has been meteoric and the domestic numbers he has to back his reputation are simply outstanding. But, above all, it his playing style that proves to be the most favourable factor for him. In the age of the modern day hard hitting, the right-hander mostly relies on placement and timing than to try and smack the ball. His wristy style of play will exactly be the thing which may help him neutered the Indian spin challenge.</p>
<p>“If Test cricket survives and thrives, then here’s a boy who was born to open the batting in it. I just hope the game lasts long enough for him to play it,” said Mick Newell, England selector, Nottinghamshire supremo. This is what his former county boss thinks of the young cricketer!</p>
<h4><strong>2. Zafar Ansari:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_32502" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-32502" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-32502"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-32502" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Zafar-Ansari-of-Surrey-bowls-GettyImages-486158228-1.jpg" alt="Zafar Ansari of Surrey bowls-GettyImages-486158228" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-32502" class="wp-caption-text">Zafar Ansari. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Whether or not Ansari gets to play in Rajkot is uncertain. In the presence of Moeen Ali, Gareth Batty and leg-spinner Adil Rashid, it seems tough that could be squeezed into the team. In the presence of these names, inexperience might may delay his opportunity to play against India. But, should the left arm spinner play, he might be a great deciding factor.</p>
<p>The 24-year-old cricketer, who made his debut in the second Test in the recently concluded Bangladesh tour, would enjoy the bowling conditions here. On top of it, there is no left arm spinner in the team and that is where the chances of him playing in the opening Test look bright. A student of the Cambridge University in politics and sociology and a pianist, Ansari surely is an intelligent and smart individual.</p>
<p>His all-round abilities reflect on the cricket field as well where he has contributed to his county side Surrey in all three departments. He has 124 wickets including six five-wicket hauls and can bat responsibly as well, having even opened for Surrey in First-Class cricket. With the bat, Ansari has made close to 3,000 runs with three FC centuries ad 15 half-centuries  at an average just under 31.</p>
<h4><strong>3.Gareth Batty:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_90595" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-90595" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Gareth-Batty.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-90595"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-90595" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gareth-Batty.jpg" alt="England" width="594" height="352" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90595" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Gareth Batty. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gareth Batty, the father figure in the dressing room, will be the trump card in the spin department for Cook. The experienced veteran, who returned to the Test setup after 11-year hiatus, will have all eyes set on him and surely carries a huge responsibility on his shoulders.</p>
<p>This series will be a sort of redemption for the 39-year-old. He made his debut in 2003 against Bangladesh, he could manage only seven Tests between till 2005, four of them in Asia, and was left out ahead of the Ashes in the summer of 2005.</p>
<p>His tally of 11 wickets at an average 66 was the reason behind his ouster. Frontline spinner Giles returned and later Swann cemented his place as Batty never played again until recently he came to the fore due to lack of quality spinners in the English setup. While the Test stats he has are not close enough to be threatening His recent run in the county championship and his performance in his comeback test against Bangladesh suggest he is in a good rhythm.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Jake Ball:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_81216" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-81216" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-81216" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jake-Ball.jpg" alt="England Cricketer Jake Ball" width="600" height="422" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-81216" class="wp-caption-text">Jake Ball. (Photo by Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>James Anderson’s loss will be Jake Ball’s gain. In the absence of their leading wicket-taker in the Test format, England will rely on Ball to partner with Stuart Broad and showcase his worth. The Nottinghamshire bowler had a very good 2016.</p>
<p>He made his Test debut at Lord&#8217;s against Pakistan. He did not have a starry debut, managing just one wicket of that of Azhar Ali but Ball showed that there was no lack of capability in him. Later, he was kept in the scheme of things for the Bangladesh tour but wasn’t able to add another game in the Test leg. Skipper Cook sees him as a wicket taking option and if he manages to win a place ahead of Steven Finn then Ball will surely be expected to .</p>
<p>The year 2016 has been his best year in first-class cricket; he picked up 54 victims at 23.27 and has  a great chance to not only transform his FC class form into Test level but also impress his ECB bosses by doing well in the unhelpful Indian conditions.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Ben Stokes:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_91345" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91345" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-91345"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-91345" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Stokes-of-England.jpg" alt="Ben Stokes of England vs Bangladesh" width="600" height="439" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91345" class="wp-caption-text"> Ben Stokes of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ben Stokes has been massively exciting. The all-rounder will be the most crucial man in the English set-up, considering his ability to bat and bowl with equal effectiveness. The modern day English team has no shortage of batsman with the batting going deep till the No. 10 spot. Stokes is no different. He can smoothly bail out the team from collapses batting in the middle order.</p>
<p>Similarly, He bowls like a workhorse and can consistently stay around the 140 KMPH mark. Add his ability to reverse the ball brilliantly to it and he becomes really dangerous in the sub-continental conditions. It was only a few week back that his superb spell of reverse swing bowling handed England a fantastic win over Bangladesh at Chittagong.</p>

5 England players to watch out for in India-England Tests

After toiling out against Bangladesh in a drawn series, England will be geared up for the ‘real sub-continental’ challenges when they take on India...