End of Karun Nair's Test career? Fans question batter's future after 4th Test drop
However, the return to the Indian team hasn't been the best as he scored just 131 runs in six innings with an average just above 21. While there have been flashes of brilliance, Karun struggled to convert his starts into big scores, which something pundits and fans pointed out. The Indian team supporters were sympathetic towards the 33-year-old as many felt that this was the end of his Test career.
Karun dropped despite Shubman Gill's backingThe interesting thing about Karun getting dropped was that he was publicly backed by India captain Shubman Gill just on the eve of the Manchester Test. Gill said that the 33-year-old had been batting well and they were hoping that he would turn things around soon. "Yes, we have had conversations with him, but we think he is batting well. We think Karun is betting well. The first match he didn't really play at this number. It's difficult when a player is making a comeback in a series like this. But I don't think there's been any issue with batting. He's been batting well. Sometimes it's also about getting that click. Once you're able to make your fifty, then you're able to get back into your zone and uh get some big runs. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened for him so far, but, we are hopeful that he will be able to turn around," said Gill at the press conference.Fans weren't happy with this and questioned why the team management go out and support players on the eve of the match and then drop them from the lineup.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif was unhappy with Gill's decision not to back Karun for one more game and said the skipper missed a chance to gain respect.
India replaced Karun in the lineup with Sai Sudharsan as they made a total of three changes to the lineup for the Manchester Test. - EndsMust Watch
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