#2. Ashwin- Root

Ashwin has been the cornerstone in the Indian bowling in the past few months and has raised his game to become the No.1 test bowler in the world at the moment and his effectiveness is the most important thing that could change the course of the series. Meanwhile, Joe Root is the best batsman England has in the middle order and the battle between Ashwin and Root could prove to be very important as the two sides clash.