Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his concerns about the Indian team management's choice to leave young talent Sai Sudharsan out of the lineup for the Kolkata Test against South Africa. He questioned the inconsistency in supporting this promising batter. In a surprising move, India decided to field four spinners in the match, which led to Sudharsan being sidelined and Axar Patel stepping in. Sudharsan had his first shot at the No. 3 position during the England tour, but after just one Test, he was dropped. Following an unsuccessful stint with Karun Nair in the same role, the team brought back the Tamil Nadu batter for the West Indies series. In the Delhi Test, Sudharsan made a strong impression with a solid 87, quieting his critics and showing why he should have been given a longer chance in that key batting position. Despite his encouraging performances, the management chose to exclude him again for the important Kolkata Test. This decision didn't sit well with Chopra, who questioned the rationale behind including Sudharsan in the squad if he wasn't going to receive consistent opportunities, especially after proving his potential in such a vital batting role. Here is what said Chopra as quoted by India Today: "If you’re not convinced with Sai Sudharsan’s batting after what he did in Delhi, then why is he still in the squad? Why keep him in the team? It can’t be that just because you need fifteen players, you include him even though you have no belief in him. That’s not how it works. So their thinking I don’t understand it," No. 3 Spot Uncertainty: Sudharsan Deserves Consistent Chance Since the days of Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara dominating the No. 3 spot, India has struggled to find a reliable long-term option there. While current captain Shubman Gill had success in that position, he has since moved to No. 4 following Virat Kohli’s retirement, leaving the No. 3 spot in limbo once more. Chopra's critique underscores the ongoing uncertainty surrounding India's No. 3 position. Sai Sudharsan has shown he has what it takes with his strong performances, but the lack of consistent selection has robbed him of a fair chance. As the team continues to search for a long-term solution, many believe Sudharsan deserves more regular opportunities to cement his place in this crucial batting role.