India, Nov. 10 -- While India witnessed a smooth transition from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill at No. 4, the same cannot be said for the No. 3 spot. Although the captain was backed for the role after India moved on from Cheteshwar Pujara, and he did prove his worth, Gill eventually found his calling at No. 4, leaving the one-down spot still under debate.

Veteran Karun Nair was tried at No. 3 during India's tour of England earlier this summer, but the selectors ran out of patience after he failed to meet expectations, dropping him after just one series. They immediately backed Sai Sudharsan, promising him a long rope. However, the Tamil Nadu batter has not lived up to expectations either. In nine innings, he has scored j...