India vs Afghanistan 2018: 5 player battles to watch out for

#3 R Ashwin vs Mohammad Nabi

Ashwin will be back in familiar territory

Two experienced players from either side will have the responsibility of controlling the innings with the ball and bat respectively.

While Nabi can also chip in with the ball, his batting will have to come to the fore against the guile of Ashwin who will be in familiar territory.

The Tamil Nadu off-spinner has been India's biggest match-winner in Test matches over the last three years and thus the experience of Nabi should ensure that he puts his hand up and takes on the threat.