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After Virat Kohli’s retirement, Who will take on the No.4 position in Test cricket? Few players on the list
As India is gearing up to face England for a five-match Test series- set to begin June 20- the question arises who will be the player to come at No. 4 to bat as Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from red-ball format.
Last Updated on - June 9, 2025 5:07 PM IST
Virat Kohli was one of the best batters for India in Test cricket. However, since he bid his farewell to the format on 12th May, questions have arising on who will take his position and come to bat at No. 4.
There are a few candidates to take the spot, but the final decision will depend on captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is named India’s Test captain for this England series. The 25-year-old batter has usually played in the top-order in red-ball format. He has played as an opener or at No. 3, but now might even come out at the 4th place.
Shubman Gills’ Test career:
Shubman Gill has played 32 Test matches. He has scored 1893 runs in these matches with an average of 35.05 and a strike rate of 59.92. Gill has also scored 5 centuries and 7 half-centuries.
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Karun Nair
Karun Nair was given a second chance in cricket. He had a spectacular display in domestic circuit, and has been named in England tour because of that very display. Karun has experience to bat in the middle-order, and for that reason he might get the vacant spot.
Karun Nair’s performance in Test cricket:
Karun Nair has played 6 Test matches for India, and scored 374 runs. His average has been pf 62.33, and his strike rate has been of 73.91. He has only scored a single Test century, however, it was a triple-century.
Dhruv Jurel
A lot of focus and dependency is being shown towards Dhruv Jurel. He is a player who is more known for his batting as compared to his wicketkeeping. His Test career has not blasted long, but has impressed a lot. He can play patiently, and his ability to play in the lower order is also something that is seen by everyone.
Dhruv Jurel’s record in Test cricket:
Dhruv Jurel has played 4 Test matches and scored 202 runs. His batting average is of 40.40, along with his strike rate being 53.15. He has completed just a single half-century in red-ball cricket.
Sai Sudarshan
Sai Sudarshan has been named in Indian Test team for the first time. He is going to be tested thoroughly during this England series. He played well for India A during their Australia tour last year. Apart from that, he also impressed the selectors with the display of his patience and technique in the IPL 2025.
Sai Sudarshan’s career:
Sai Sudarshan has marked his debut in One-Day cricket. He is praised a lot for his technique, and he was named in the Test team for this very reason. He can also become the player to come out at No. 4. Sudarshan recently won the Orange Cap in the IPL 2025 be scoring 759 runs in 15 matches.