When Karun Nair was recalled to the Test team, many thought he would finally repay the long wait.
But after three innings into his comeback scores of 0, 20, and now 31 — the patience of fans and selectors is wearing thin.
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Once hailed for his triple century, Nair is now at the centre of tough questions on form, consistency and future.
Nair’s recent record is scary. Since his 303* against England in 2016. He has scored 105 runs in 7 innings, averaging 15.00. In this stretch he has not scored a single half century and has 2 ducks to his name.
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His latest innings a 31 off 50 balls on Day 1 of the 2nd Test ended just before lunch and again lacked the impact India needed from a No. 3 batsman.
Before Nair, it was Sai Sudharsan who was given a chance at No. 3. The youngster showed promise but couldn’t convert starts into anything meaningful and was eventually dropped.
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Now Nair has been given the same role and the results are almost the same. The position remains India’s most vulnerable spot in the top order with no clear long term solution in sight.
On social media the mood is changing fast. While Nair’s 303* once bought him time, that goodwill seems to have finally run out.
The repeated lifelines without consistent output have frustrated fans and many are now calling for the team management to look ahead.
There’s a growing feeling that if Nair is to be given another chance it should be a farewell Test on home soil and a dignified send off and then move on.
Karun Nair’s story is one of untapped potential and while the memories of that historic knock remain, international cricket moves fast.
India is in a transition phase and in a World Test Championship cycle, consistency and form has to take precedence.
Whether it’s a new face or a tried hand like Sai again, India needs to solve the No. 3 puzzle before it becomes a long term problem.
