US EditionKarun Nair or Sai Sudharsan? 5 Expert Reactions on Team India's No. 3 Quandary for 4th ENG vs IND 2025 Test
INDIA, JUL 17 – Karun Nair has scored only 131 runs at an average below 22 in six innings, putting his place at risk as India aims to strengthen batting for the final Tests, sources say.
- The Indian cricket team faces a crucial decision on July 23, 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester, whether to retain Karun Nair or replace him with Sai Sudharsan at No.3 in the fourth Test match.
- Karun Nair, returning after nine years due to strong domestic performances, has played three Tests with a total of 131 runs at an average below 22, failing to score a substantial innings.
- Experts including Murali Kartik and Deep Dasgupta argue that Nair has not fully capitalized on his chances and suggest it might be time to invest in Sudharsan, who showed promise in his debut despite being left out subsequently.
- Supporters like Usman Ghani describe Nair as mentally strong and likely to be retained, while assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasizes the team's good spirit and the need for more runs from the No.3 position.
- India currently faces a 2-1 deficit in the ongoing five-match series, prompting the management to deliberate between retaining Nair or giving the younger Sudharsan a chance to bolster the batting order and attempt to even the series.
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