Former BCCI selector Devang Gandhi and ex-India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta have raised questions about Karun Nairs future in Test cricket following his disappointing performance in England so far. After being ignored by the selectors for eight years Karun Nair was handed a rare second chance in international cricket following his impressive domestic season and also a double century against England lions. But the Karnataka batter failed to prove his worth as he managed to score only 131 runs across six innings at an average of under 22. Nair appeared vulnerable against excellent pace despite facing 249 deliveries in three Test matches. He seemed to be at ease against medium pacers like Chris Woakes but he struggled against Brydon Carse and Jofra Archers extra pace and bounce. Ex-selector Gandhi claimed that Nairs trigger movement more especially the timing of his front foot is his technical weakness. If you watch closely Karuns front foot is still in the air at the point of release from a fast bowler Gandhi told PTI. That delay makes it harder for him to go back or forward quickly especially against faster bowlers like Archer or Carse. Gandhi also acknowledged Nairs commitment at the crease but pointed out that his lack of consistent results is reducing his chances of being picked in the Playing XI. “He’s doing the hard yards playing over 30 balls in almost every innings but lapses in concentration and technical timing are costing him. He needs an earlier trigger movement. That’s fixable but at his age it’s not easy. Adapting to different triggers for different bowlers is another option but that takes time and high-level skill. he added With India set to play the fourth Test at Old Trafford from July 23 the team management has to take a decision weather to stick with Nair or move forward with youngster Sai Sudarshan who played a calm and composed knock in the second innings at leeds. Deep Dasgupta also supported Gandhis take on Sai Sudarshan playing the fourth Test as he said You have to look at the bigger picture Dasgupta said. Karun is almost 34 and Sai is just starting out. If you’ve identified Sai as someone who could be part of the Test setup for the next decade then he needs to be playing in these conditions now.