Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Karun Nair Returns to India's Test Squad for England Series
Karun Nair is back on the Indian cricket team after a long time away.
He's been playing really well, even scoring lots of runs in practice matches and domestic games.
The coach is happy he's back because he never gave up.
Other players are excited too, because he's worked so hard to get here.
He is expected to be a member of the playing 11 against England in the test series.
Karun Nair is returning to the Test team after an eight-year hiatus.
He scored a double century against England Lions in a practice match.
Nair's strong domestic performance, including a triple century and recent high scores, earned him a spot.
Gautam Gambhir praised Nair's resilience and welcomed him back.
KL Rahul expressed excitement for Nair's comeback, highlighting his journey.
- Who
- Karun Nair, Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul, and the Indian cricket team.
- What
- Karun Nair's Test comeback and preparations for the England series.
- When
- Upcoming Test series starting June 20, 2025.
- Where
- England.
- Why
- Nair's selection is based on his performance after years of hard work and retirements.
- Player
- Karun Nair
- Comeback Time
- 8 years
- Match
- England Lions vs India A Team
- Performance
- Double century against England Lions
- Coach's Comment
- Gautam Gambhir lauded his never-give-up attitude
- Series
- India vs England Test Series
Sources
ENG vs IND Test series: Will KL Rahul be like-for-like replacement for Virat Kohli at no.4? Matthew Hayden explains
ENG vs IND 2025: Head coach Gambhir lauds Karun Nair’s ‘great’ Test return, calls it inspirational for entire world
