Karun Nair has certainly made a strong case for himself to be included in the Test series against England, courtesy of his astounding century in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy final. The Vidarbha batsman showcased his prowess by scoring a brilliant 86 runs in the first innings, although he narrowly missed a century. However, he more than made up for it in the second innings, where he successfully completed his century in 184 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes in the process.
Nair’s performance has been nothing short of impressive, and it’s no surprise that his name is being considered for the upcoming Test series. Ajit Agarkar, in a press conference, appreciated Nair’s innings but also mentioned that his selection would depend on the availability of other players, particularly if there are any injuries. Despite this, Nair’s consistent performance has made a strong argument for his inclusion in the team.
The century in the Ranji Trophy final was a special moment for Nair, and he celebrated it in a unique way by pointing to the number 9 in the stand. This gesture was significant, as it marked his 9th century in all domestic tournaments this season. Before the Ranji Trophy, Nair had already scored 5 centuries in the Vijay Hazare tournament, making his current form a compelling reason for his return to international cricket.
As the cricket community took notice of Nair’s achievement, the BCCI Domestic Twitter handle posted a tweet congratulating him on his century. The tweet read: “💯 for karun nair 👏 A splendid knock on the big stage under pressure 💪 It’s his 9⃣th 1⃣0⃣0⃣ in all formats combined this season, and the celebration says it all #RanjiTrophy, @IDFCFIRSTBank, #Final Scorecard ▶ ️ pic.twitter.com/9MvZSHKKMY” This recognition is a testament to Nair’s hard work and dedication to the sport, and his fans will be eagerly waiting to see if he gets selected for the England series.