No Ben Stokes, no Jofra Archer, no Stuart Broad. And with Mark Wood ruled out too for today’s third Test at Headingley, Leeds, India would be licking their fingers to exploit this golden opportunity to triumph in England. 

But Virat Kohli’s Indian team are an exception. When asked whether the team are looking to go for the kill with many England players out either with injuries or personal reasons, captain Kohli shot back: “Does that depend on the strength of the opposition?” The confidence that Kohli has in himself and his troops was evident when he explained the thought process of his team. “Even when key players are playing, we think we can beat anyone. We don’t wait for the opposition to be weak.