Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Karun Nair Reacts to Test Squad Exclusion
Karun Nair was dropped from the Indian Test squad.
He expressed disappointment, stating he felt he contributed, especially in the last game.
The selector, Ajit Agarkar, said the team expected more from him.
Nair scored a fifty in the final Test of the England series.
He scored 205 runs across four Tests at an average of 25.62.
Devdutt Padikkal was selected instead of Nair.
Karun Nair was dropped from the Indian Test squad.
Ajit Agarkar stated the team expected more from Nair.
Nair expressed disappointment at not being selected.
Nair scored a fifty in the final Test of the England series.
Devdutt Padikkal was selected instead of Nair.
- Who
- Karun Nair, Ajit Agarkar
- What
- Karun Nair was dropped from the Indian Test squad.
- When
- Announced for the India vs West Indies series
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Selectors expected more from Nair.
Karun Nair's Perspective
Selectors' Perspective
Performance
Karun Nair's Perspective
Believes his recent contribution should be valued.
Selectors' Perspective
Felt more was expected in the England series.
- Player
- Karun Nair
- Selection
- Dropped from India Test Squad
- Chief Selector
- Ajit Agarkar
- Series
- India vs West Indies
- Runs in England
- 205
- Nair's Average
- 25.62
- Replacement
- Devdutt Padikkal
Sources
Karun Nair Breaks Silence After Being Dropped From India Squad, Says 'I Got 50 When No One Else Scored...'
Karun Nair's Wife Slams BCCI's Selection Policy
Karun Nair Reminds BCCI, Ajit Agarkar About Crucial Fifty in England After Being Dropped For Tests vs West Indies: 'No Words'
'You should probably ask the selectors what they are thinking': Karun Nair hits back after exclusion from Test squad
After West Indies snub, frustrated Karun Nair reminds selectors: ‘I scored runs when no one else managed’
