Shardul took just 2 wickets in 3 innings, conceding 144 runs at an average of 72.
Karun Nair scored just 131 runs in 3 Tests this year, with no fifties or hundreds and a poor average of 21.83.
Nitish Kumar Reddy managed only 45 runs in 4 innings, with an average of 11.25 and a strike rate below 30.
Their recent form has raised concerns, and consistent underperformance may cost them a spot.
With strong bench strength available, these players might be dropped after the series.
While his tenure witnessed many highs, it also included a few disappointing lows. Today, CricTracker lists down the five most forgettable and disappointing records of the 38-year-old as the Men in Blue skipper.