3 key matchups in the India vs Afghanistan Test

2) Shikhar Dhawan vs Amir Hamza and Zahir Khan

Reverse sweeps are a frequent sight with this

left hander

, who had a sparkling IPL 2018

Shikhar Dhawan presents a strikingly contrasting case compared to India's number 3. Dhawan is known to be a very aggressive player who has been unable to establish himself as a permanent part of the eleven at the Test level. While Dhawan averages a decent 30.51 against pace, he averages a stunning 78 against left-arm spin in his test career so far.

Being a left-hander, Dhawan probably finds it easier to deal with balls that are being delivered from closer to the stumps by left-handed bowlers like Hamza and Khan. He is undoubtedly great playing the ball off his pads.

Afghanistan must hold back these spinners, and possibly look to attack him with pace, which is something that he has historically struggled with.