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Updated: July 10, 2025 06:12
Seasoned cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has once again raised a controversy surrounding Team India's selection policy following the second Test against England. His observation on ESPNcricinfo puts the omission of young batter Sai Sudharsan in the spotlight and questions the logic of keeping Karun Nair at No. 3.
Sudharsan's Sudden Omission
Sai Sudharsan, playing his first Test, was omitted following his 0 and 30 in the matches
Manjrekar argued that the young player had potential and deserved consistency
He stressed developing future stars rather than short-term chopping
Karun Nair's Share of the Spotlight
Nair scored 31 and 26 in the second Test despite a bountiful domestic season
Manjrekar said No. 3 was not suited for him and criticized his promotion in the batting lineup
He indicated that Nair must bat later down the order and not be loaded early in the innings
Team Management's Strategy
Current selectors are taking an experimental approach, Manjrekar stated
He was worried about unpredictable decision-making and absence of long-term strategy
Alternative Proposals
Nitish Kumar Reddy may be replaced, with Nair filling his slot in the middle order
Manjrekar called for clearer selection criteria, especially to match England's aggressive bowling attack
Sources: ANI, ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda, News Nation TV, The Tribune India, Devdiscourse