ENG vs IND: Ex-player recommends batsman for Nabar 3 for Team India

Delhi: Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that neither Shubman Gill nor Karun Nair will bat at number 3 in the Test series against England. According to Bangar, there may be a collision between Sai Sudarshan and Abhimanyu Ishwan for this position.

Indications visible in net sessions held on 8 and 9 June

The Indian team performed vigorous batting on 8 and 9 June. These sessions gave some indications of possible batting order. In the practice of these days, it was seen that the new Test captain Shubman Gill was seen facing Jaspreet Bumrah and Sai Sudarshan was kept under special supervision of the coaching staff.

Possible batting order shows in nets

When the entire team was present in a day’s practice, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were batting in the nets first. After this Karun Nair and Shubman Gill came. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurael appeared in the third net. From this, it can be guessed who can be the top 6 batsmen for the first Test.

Who is India’s new no.3?

Sanjay Bangar Feels It Won’T be Shubman Gill or Karun Nair and The Race Bet Be Between two potential debutants. #ENGVSIND https://t.co/tjchdunze2

– India Today Sports (@ItgdSports) June 12, 2025

Gill and Karun can play at number 4-6

Bangar believes that Shubman Gill will bat at number 4, while Karun Nair can get a chance to bat a little, ie number 6. According to him, there will be a decision between Sai Sudarshan and Abhimanyu Ishwan for the number 3 position. He also told that Ishwaran batted well in a recent practice match.

Bangar’s prediction

According to Bangar, India’s batting order can be like this:
Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Ishwar at number 3.
Shubman Gill at number 4.
Rishabh Pant at number 5.
And Karun Nair at number 6.

India vs England first Test

The first Test match between India and England will be played from June 20. It will be interesting to see how correct Bangar’s prediction proves and the team management fields which batting order. Team India has not won a single series in England since 2007, so the young captains and players of the team will have a golden opportunity to create history.

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