After the excitement of IPL 2025, the focus now shifts to red-ball cricket. Team India has arrived in England for a challenging five-match Test series. Shubman Gill this time leads the team as Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket and so did Virat Kohli. Winning in England, however, is never straightforward - particularly against a strong team led by Ben Stokes. England is on top of its game and boasts several players capable of turning the game around within a matter of seconds. Here are 5 England cricketers who may turn India's worst nightmare in the upcoming series: 5 England Players Who Can Trouble India Ben Stokes Stokes is not only the captain, but he is also the heart and soul of this team. He plays under pressure and can turn a match around with bat and ball. Stokes is a big headache for India at home. In English conditions, Stokes as amassed 3036 runs at an average of nearly 40 and has also picked up 106 wickets. Also Read | Shashank Singh on Shreyas Iyer’s Leadership and IPL Qualifier Moment Joe Root Each time India faces England, Joe Root scores big, especially when he dons white. With 10 centuries and more than 2,800 runs against India, he knows how to bat long and steady. Moreover, he is in a sublime form and hence, don't be surprised if he's once again the highest scorer, not just for England, but from both the teams. Ben Duckett Ben Duckett hits his shots from ball one. He's brave and in good nick, scoring a 140 off Zimbabwe recently. In 23 Test innings played in England, Duckett as aggregated 1007 at an average of 47.95. India needs to put the brakes on him early, or else he's going to run away with the game. Also Read | Worst XI of IPL 2025: Biggest Letdowns This Season Chris Woakes Chris Woakes is one of the most dangerous players when playing in England. He swings both ways and is also capable to bat down the order. He has already taken 137 wickets in England and has also scored 1211 runs at an average of 30.27. India's top order needs to be prepared for a massive test against the masterclass of Woakes. Harry Brook Harry Brook is young but perilous. He has already scored centuries against giants like New Zealand (3), Pakistan (4) and West Indies (1). With 819 runs in 22 Test innings in England, Brook is someone who can destabilize the Indian bowling unit. Getting him out early will be the aim, but if India fails to do that, a huge score from him will surely be seen.