5th Test: Three players for whom the fifth Test can confirm the ticket to Australia

#3 Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan needs to be in his elements during the fifth Test

In all probability, it will be the last Test match for Dhawan in case he fails to deliver.

Dhawan has an ordinary record outside Asia, with his last century coming in 2014 on the tour to New Zealand. His disastrous performance in the ongoing English tour has put his position in the Indian team under grave threat.

His quickfire twenties and thirties do not suffice in Test match cricket. A major reason for the poor overseas performance of this Indian team is the opening combination. Vijay has been dropped, now all eyes are on Dhawan.

The final Test of this series can provide Dhawan with a lifeline, but, for that, he needs to pull out an outstanding performance from his drawer.