Here is India’s likely playing XI for the first Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan will be hoping to make a mark as an opener in the series against England. The southpaw had a brilliant series against New Zealand. Can he get India off to good starts? (AFP)
Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay has been consistent for India in Tests. He has a lot to prove as an opener on the tours abroad. With Gautam Gambhir in the fray, Vijay has to get runs. This series could be one of the defining moments of his career. (Getty Images)
Cheteshwar Pujara
India's No.3 will be India's batting lynchpin. Pujara will look to make an impact against England's attack. (AFP)
Virat Kohli
The India No.4 has all the necessary ingredients to score in any condition. Since the retirement of the seniors, Kohli is looked on as the future of Indian batting. So far he has delivered that promise. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Ajinkya Rahane
In the last overseas Test series in South Africa and New Zealand, Rahane was one of India’s shining lights in the batting department. The resourceful middle-order batsman will be hoping to carve a niche for himself on the England tour. (Getty Images)
MS Dhoni (c&wk)
Dhoni would like to make amends for the 4-0 whitewash the last time he captained India in England. Can Dhoni optimise his resources and pip England in their backyard? (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Stuart Binny
His ability to swing the ball and contribute with the bat in the lower-middle order gives captain Dhoni plenty of options. In the pre-match presser Dhoni hinted the role Binny could play in the Test match. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Ravindra Jadeja
The left-arm spinner is likely to play ahead of Ashwin. Jadeja was the only Indian bowler to pick up a five-for in South Africa when India toured them at the start of 2014. (AFP)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar's USP is swing, the conditions in England may suit his style of bowling. (Getty Images)
Ishant Sharma
He's India's most experienced bowler on the tour. Can Ishant lead the Indian attack and inspire them to a win? (Getty Images)