Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ashwin Weighs In: Sudharsan or Nair For India's No. 3?
The article discusses who should bat at number three for India in Test cricket.
Ravi Ashwin, a former player, talks about the performances of two players, Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan.
Nair struggled in the number three position because he doesn't typically bat there, leading to a mental block.
Sudharsan, after being dropped, played well in his return match.
Ashwin thinks Sudharsan should continue in the number three spot to give the team more stability.
Ashwin highlights Sudharsan's ability to handle pressure and solid batting performance.
Ravi Ashwin discusses India's potential number three Test batsman.
The debate centers on Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair.
Ashwin suggests playing Nair at number three created a mental block.
Sudharsan scored 61 in his return match after being dropped.
Ashwin believes Sudharsan should own the number three spot for the team's stability.
- Who
- Ravi Ashwin, Karun Nair, and Sai Sudharsan.
- What
- Discussion regarding the best choice for India's number three batsman in Test cricket.
- When
- Ongoing debate.
- Where
- Manchester Test against England, referenced in Ashwin's comments.
- Why
- To determine the best batsman for the crucial number three position, aiming to improve team performance.
Karun Nair
Sai Sudharsan
Suitability at Number Three
Karun Nair
Should not bat at number three.
Sai Sudharsan
Should be given more opportunities at number three.
- Players Discussed
- Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair
- Ashwin's Opinion
- Sudharsan should own the No. 3 spot
- Nair's Performance
- 111 runs in four innings prior to being dropped
- Sudharsan's Recent Score
- 61 runs in a return match
- Series Context
- India was 1-2 behind in the series