Karun Nair finishes England series with 205 runs: Is this the end of his Test career?
Nair's dismissal in the second innings of the Oval Test summed up his series. A short ball from Gus Atkinson struck him on the gloves on his very first delivery, rattling him instantly. From that moment, he looked uncomfortable. Teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen visibly frustrated, even speaking to Nair about not paying attention to field changes.His lack of urgency between the wickets further added to the tension. Jaiswal, who was pushing towards a big score, appeared annoyed at Nair's reluctance to run hard. It was a telling sign that, despite his domestic experience, the pressure of the occasion may have overwhelmed him.FAN FRUSTRATION MOUNTSOn social media, fans have not held back. Many have questioned Nair's place on the side, arguing that it is time to invest in a younger player who can grow into the role. The sentiment is clear — experience alone cannot be the metric for selection if it does not translate into performance.So, is this the end of Karun Nair's red-ball journey? Or will team management, led by Gautam Gambhir, offer him another chance in this World Test Championship cycle? As the dust settles on this series, tough calls lie ahead.- EndsMust Watch
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