Farokh Engineer has voiced concerns about Karun Nair's form in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, citing his inability to convert starts into significant scores. With Nair averaging just 21.83, pressure mounts ahead of the Manchester Test. Engineer emphasized the need for substantial runs from the No. 3 position.
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