With Shubman Gill now confirmed to bat at No. 4, the focus shifts to who will fill the crucial No. 3 position. Aakash Chopra, former India batter and commentator, has suggested B Sai Sudharsan as a strong contender. Sudharsan’s impressive performances in domestic cricket and current form are cited as key factors in his potential selection. Karun Nair is also mentioned as a possible candidate, having frequently batted near the top in recent practice matches, though Chopra speculates Nair may instead be positioned at No. 6. Ravindra Jadeja is predicted to bat at No. 7, and Shardul Thakur is seen as the frontrunner for the seam-bowling all-rounder role over Nitish Kumar Reddy.
