Sai Sudharsan or Karun Nair: Who is Better to bat at No. 3 For India in Tests?
Both Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan are promising Indian batsmen, but comparing them for the key No. 3 slot in Test cricket reveals a stark contrast in their records and experience. Let’s look into Who is Better to bat at No. 3 For India in Tests.
Karun Nair’s Test Experience and Track Record
Karun Nair has played 8 Tests, with 425 runs at a whopping average of 69.21. His one notable performance is a remarkable triple century (303*) scored batting at No. 5, which proves that he can play long, high-scoring innings. Even though he has not batted consistently at No. 3, his first-class temperament and technique have been admired.
However, apart from his big innings, many of Nair’s Test scores at the top order have been modest, raising questions about consistency. At 33 years old, he brings maturity and some Test experience but has yet to establish himself as a permanent No. 3.
Sai Sudharsan’s Technical Strengths and Domestic Form
Sai Sudharsan, however, is a young talent with a rich domestic and white-ball cricket background, featuring a first-class average of about 39.9 and several hundreds. He debuted in Test cricket in 1st Test against England and played only one Test, in which he scored 30 and 0 in his two matches. Sudharsan is known for tight technique and versatility, particularly in English conditions, but his absence of Test exposure renders him an untested proposition for this crucial batting slot.
Karun Nair is an established Test batsman with a record of big scores and some exposure to top-order positions, and he is the first port of call for the No. 3 role in the near term. His international record strengthens his case to play in this key role.
Conversely, B. Sudharsan is a bright young star but does not have Test experience and as yet has not performed well at No. 3. Though Sudharsan is one for the future and a star to watch, he must receive more opportunities to prove himself at this level of cricket before he will be considered for such a crucial role.
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