1. Gautam Gambhir:
Gautam Gambhir is arguably the best man to lead the second string side in England. The southpaw played his last ODI way back in 2013 but his current form in the IPL might earn him an India recall. And if it happens, he can be the front-runner to lead the team.
He was handed the India captaincy in the past too when he led the side to a 5-0 win over New Zealand in 2010. He is also one of the most successful skippers in the history of IPL. Under him, Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL twice and are looking a strong contender to lift the trophy this season too.