India, June 18 -- Leeds being the venue for the first Test between India and England, it won't be out of place to think that there is going to be a toss-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav for the lone spinner's spot. Assuming three specialist pacers will be picked, it leaves one spot for the seaming allrounder if India want to assert themselves with five wicket-taking options. It also would require finding an option that adds depth to the batting as well.

The Indian team management will have to choose between Shardul Thakur and Nitish Reddy for that allrounder's spot. A good headache to have, most would say, but a tricky selection nevertheless considering the small but key role allrounders tend to assume in England. You don't h...