- Karun Nair:
Nair faces stiff competition from his Karnataka teammate Manish Pandey for a slot in middle-order. Considering Indian team’s knack of backing young individuals, Nair should get the nod in Chennai. The right-handed batsman hasn’t had a memorable start to his Test career from a personal front, as he was dismissed cheaply in Mumbai by Moeen Ali. The game at Chennai could well be his last chance for at least sometime, to prove his credentials at the highest level.