There is something else far more serious and intense which has overshadowed all the build up to this very crucial Test which may well be the final block in England's way to the Numero Uno spot in World Test Cricket - riots. However it is less likely that the widespread outrage will affect the playing spirit of both the countries.
While India will be desperately looking to bring about a spin in their fortunes, England will not let them have it that easy. Indians have been completely outplayed by England in all the departments in the last two tests and the two-day game against the Northants also didn't do them much good. The Indian bowling attack in absence of Zak will have an uphill task and will need to bowl their hearts out if they want to stand any chance of restricting the English batting to a low total. Sehwag's return definitely comes in as a much needed relief at the top but it will be interesting to see how the rest of the batsmen perform. The team that boasts of arguably the best batting lineup in the world has failed to make even 300 in all the innings thus far.
England with two comprehensive victories are oozing in confidence and will play out of their skins to oust India as the new Champions in Test Cricket. They just need to carry their momentum in this test and will spell trouble for India. England will play with only one change as Bopara replaces injured Trott. This England side is indeed strong but not unbeatable and are quite vulnerable when chasing targets as their recent history suggests.
Key Players:
India - Sehwag, Dravid, Sreesanth
England - Pietersen, Bell, Broad,
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