India will start as favourites against England, says Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes India “will start as favourites” in the upcoming Test series against England owing to their “quality pace bowling” attack and a consistent batting top-order.

India would enter the four-match series riding high on confidence following their remarkable Border-Gavaskar series win against Australia. The hosts will also be bolstered by the addition of premier batsman and skipper Virat Kohli who didn’t take part in the last three Tests Down Under in order to welcome his first child.

The Joe Root-led England, on the other hand, would also feel they can replicate the success of the 2012 England team as they recently defeated Sri Lanka in a two-Test series.

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