India's expected playing XI for the Afghanistan Test

Fast bowlers

Mohammad Shami

Shami will want the ball to do all the talking

Mohammad Shami has been going through a rough time both on and off the field. While his personal life has been making news for all the wrong reasons, his performance in the IPL has been below par. The fast bowler will look to put all this behind him and start afresh by delivering a strong performance in Bengaluru. Shami's form is crucial for the Indian team because he has the ability to change the complexion of the match with his attacking bowling.

Ishant Sharma

Ishant will look to use his experience against the inexperienced Afghanistan batting line-up

Ishant Sharma is the most experienced player in the side. He has been in decent form playing for his county side Sussex and will look to carry forward that form in International cricket too. Ishant must know that he will have to fight for his place in the playing XI once Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar are back, and thus he will want to take full advantage of this opportunity.