Manjrekar Sparks Debate Over India’s Test Picks, Champions Sudharsan for No. 3

Image Source: News Arena

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