"Dear Gambhir, give Karun Nair no more chance" - Fans react after Nair's another failure in ENG vs IND 2025 3rd Test

Karun Nair failed to deliver with the bat on Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's on Sunday, July 13. The right-handed batter departed for just 14 runs off 33 balls as the tourists lost their second wicket for 41 in a modest 193-run chase. The 33-year-old got out via lbw, trapped in front of the stumps, completely done by a nip-backer from Brydon Carse.

Nair has failed to score big since his Test comeback, returning with scores of 0 & 20 (Headingley), 31 & 26 (Edgbaston), and 40 & 14 (Lord’s). It remains to be seen whether he keeps his place in the playing XI for the fourth Test.

Fans on X mocked Karun Nair for wasting opportunities following his national comeback in the five-match series in England. One user wrote:

"Dear Gambhir, give Karun Nair no more chance. Dear Karun Nair, pls retire."

Another user commented:

"Karun Nair in this Test series vs England: 20, 31, 26, 40, 14. Plenty of starts, but no substance. 5 innings, 131 runs – Avg: 26.2. Looked promising, but failed to convert — a frustrating pattern for someone looking to cement his place. Not a great return, especially with opportunities up for grabs."

A third user added:

"Can't fail in 3 tests. Karun Nair should get the axe next test."

Here are a few more reactions:

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England dent India's run chase with early wickets on Day 4; Karun Nair wastes another opportunity

A clinical bowling display has helped England fight back against India in the third Test on Day 4. Jofra Archer dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck before Brydon Carse removed Karun Nair and skipper Shubman Gill (6).

At stumps on Day 4, the tourists were 58/4 after 17.4 overs, with first innings centurion KL Rahul at the crease. England skipper Ben Stokes knocked over Akash Deep on the last ball of the day.

Earlier in the day, the hosts were bundled out for 192 in their second innings. Washington Sundar starred with the ball for the visitors, returning with figures of 4/22.

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