The wait is over. Karun Nair is back in the Indian team after nearly 3000 days. He’s been given a chance for the England tour. Nair will don the Indian jersey again, eight years after his last Test match against Australia in Dharamshala.
Nair’s last Test was in March 2017. He’s had a long journey since then. In 2016, he scored an unbeaten 303 against England in Chennai. India won that match by 75 runs. Nair’s triple century was a highlight of his career.
Before his selection, Nair tweeted, “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.” That was on December 10, 2022. His wish has come true now. The Indian team has undergone changes after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket. New players have been given a chance, including Nair.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the team for the England tour. Shubman Gill will lead the Test team, and Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain and wicketkeeper. Karun Nair, Sai Sudarshan, and Abhimanyu Easwaran are also part of the team.
Nair’s selection is a second chance for him. He’ll look to make the most of it. The England tour will be a big test for the new Indian team. With Nair back in the squad, fans will be eager to see how he performs.
Key Players to Watch
- Shubman Gill – Test team captain
- Rishabh Pant – vice-captain and wicketkeeper
- Karun Nair – batsman
- Sai Sudarshan – batsman
- Abhimanyu Easwaran – batsman
The team’s performance will be crucial in the England series. With new players and a new captain, it’s a fresh start for Indian Test cricket.