1) Ineffective openers
The pair of Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan has been the first choice of skipper Dhoni to open the innings for India from first test. Dhawan has failed to support his opening partner, Murali Vijay, who would have hoped for some aggression and counter-attack from the other end while he plays his natural, watchful innings. A naturally attacking player, Dhawan's instincts have been suppressed by the pace, bounce and movement generated by James Anderson and Co., so much so that he looks tentative even while playing spinners. Dhawan is almost certain to be dropped, with the experienced Gautam Gambhir waiting for his first chance to play in the series.