Indian Test cricket has reached a turning point after the painful whitewash against South Africa. The Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is now reportedly preparing for a major shake-up in the batting order, especially the all-important No. 3 position.
For almost three decades, the number three position in Tests was safely handled by legends like Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara. But now, India's crucial position is wide open, and a fierce battle has begun following the 0-2 hammering at the hands of South Africa at home.
India set to hit the reset button after South Africa's hammeringKarun Nair was given a chance to make this position in England, but he failed to stamp his authority. Even Sai Sudharsan got 11 Test innings at No. 3, but he also averaged only 27. His struggles on spin-friendly Indian pitches exposed basic issues in his game.