Ex-BCCI selector Devang Gandhi and Deep Dasgupta cast serious doubts over Karun Nair’s future

Ex-BCCI selector
Devang Gandhi and
Deep Dasgupta cast serious doubts over Karun Nair’s future
Following a string of underwhelming performances in the ongoing series against England. In the third Test encounter at Lord’s on Monday, former BCCI selector Devang Gandhi and ex-India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta have cast serious doubts over Karun Nair’s future in Test cricket.

Despite spending considerable time at the crease—facing 249 deliveries across three Tests—Karun Nair has looked vulnerable against high-quality pace in England.

After nearly eight years in the wilderness, Karun Nair was handed a rare second chance at the international level, thanks to a prolific domestic season and a double century against England Lions. But the 33-year-old Karnataka batter has failed to capitalise on the opportunity, managing just 131 runs across six innings at an average of under 22.

Regardless spending considerable time at the crease—facing 249 deliveries across three Tests—Nair has looked vulnerable against high-quality pace. While he appeared comfortable against medium pacers like Chris Woakes, his struggles against the extra pace and bounce of Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer have been evident.

As per former selector Gandhi, Nair’s technical flaw lies in his trigger movement, specifically the timing of his front foot.

Gandhi asserts that
“If watched closely, Karun’s front foot is still in the air at the point of release from a fast bowler..That delay makes it harder for him to go back or forward quickly, especially against faster bowlers like Archer or Carse.
Gandhi acknowledged Nair’s commitment at the crease but pointed out that a lack of consistent results is hurting his case. Adding that he is doing the hard yards, playing over 30 balls in almost every innings, but lapses in concentration and technical timing are costing him.

News Edit KV Raman