Combined India-Pakistan Who Can Beat England In England

In the five-matches pivotal Test series, India finally found itself in the driver’s seat. Earlier, England thrashed India by 2-0 in Edgbaston and Lord’s respectively.

After looking at the first two defeats, it seems that winning a Test series against England in England is a herculean task.

Going with the same flow, Cricket Addictor presents you combined XI of India and Pakistan who can beat England in England.
Here is the Playing XI of two neighboring countries.

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#1 Chetheshwar Pujara

When it comes to compact technique and a solid defense, Pujara is the tailor-made cricketer for Test format. It is too hard for the bowlers to breach his defense and when it comes to temperament, he is a masterclass.

Soon, as he featured for Indian Tests team, comparisons started between him and Rahul Dravid. He has more than 4500 runs in Test format.

#2 Azhar Ali

The ex ODI skipper of Pakistan cricket is the second opener of our Playing XI. Whether it be Lord’s famous ton or Melbourne one, Azhar knows how to play in overseas conditions.

Although, both of our openers have a defensive mindset they are someone upon whom you can rely to a large extent

#3 Virat Kohli

Although he had a miserable tour in 2014, there will be hardly a nation where he misses out to score since then. He could only garner 134 in 10 outings in 2014.

However, he entered in 2018 with his maiden Test ton on England soil. He wrapped up his first Test after amassing 200 runs.

#4 Haris Sohail

He was one of the key players that helped Pakistan to seal nine-wickets victory at Lord’s.

When it comes to a dynamic, stylish left arm batsman, Haris Sohail is no different. He is a perfect choice for number four in our playing XI.

#5 Babar Azam

No doubt, he has not proved his worth is extended format till yet. However, in the shorter format, he is slamming records one after another.

He may be the replacement of fab four after the suspension of Steven Smith. With the kind of talent he is having, Babar Azam justifies his inclusion.

#6 Sarafaraz Ahmed

A canny and chirpy wicketkeeper-batsman made a lot of traces even though being in the earlier stage of his career. He helped Pakistan as underdogs team to won Champions Trophy 2017.

Under his tenure, Pakistan recently draws a Test series against England in England. This indicates the composure of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

#7 Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan is a good find of Pakistan Cricket Team. After his splendid performance in Pakistan Super League, he got included in the shorter format.

However, with his blazing performance, he got a Test nod as well. He replaced injured Yasir Shah against England and justified his selection very well. He is handy with the bat as well.

#8 Hardik Pandya

After a spin bowling all-rounder, we will go for Hardik Pandya as a seaming all-rounder. He is known for his hard-hitting abilities and is a wiry fielder as well.

From the bowling point of view, Hardik Pandya is under-rated as he took many steps to improve his bowling. He made a fifer against England at Trent Bridge.

#9 Ravichandran Ashwin

The veteran all-rounder may be an expert when it comes to spin-friendly pitches. However, he proved his worth in the overseas conditions as well.

He played a key role in dismantling England at Edgbaston. He is handy with the bat as well and guides India towards many victories with the bat.

#10 Mohammad Aamer

After his comeback from the spot-fixing ban, Mohammad Aamer may not have the same composure, but he has the exposure to make into our playing XI.

His stats may not be the attractive ones, but one needs to consider the drop catches as well that ruined his figures. Overall, he is a pure masterclass.

#11 Mohammad Abbas

The pace sensation from Pakistan is a new arrival. Against England, He was thought to complement Mohammad Aamer, but the sense of peripatetic prevailed.

He bamboozled England in the first Test singlehandedly and won the Man of the match. He knows the conditions of England very well due to county stunt as is the number eleven of our team.