Selection and tactics are critical to winning Test matches and series. So far neither side has come close to getting their selections right but India has at least displayed some tactical nous to go one up over England. If India alleviates the selection blunders and the fast bowlers stay fit they have every chance of completing a rare overseas series win against an England side that's bordering on disarray.


England captain Alastair Cook (left) and his Indian counterpart MS Dhoni walk out to toss at Nottingham recently. Pic/Getty Images 

Choosing an international team is about selecting the right type of players and finding the best combination. From the outset India spoke of playing five bowlers but that's not what they chose. For the first two Tests they played three seamers, a steady slow bowler and a bits and pieces cricketer.