By Aniket Kuila
Category: Cricket
Nair is in great form, having scored a century for India A against England Lions and nearly converted it into a double hundred.
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He has been a consistent scorer in domestic cricket, especially for Vidarbha, hitting 863 runs in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
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He is among the few to have etched his name in history with the rare feat of scoring 300+ in Test cricket (303* vs England).
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His superb first-class average of 49.16 backs his ability to consistently perform at red-ball cricket.
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He has shown a lot of composure and temperament, especially in pressure situations, like in his recent India A knock.
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His stint of county cricket in England contributes to his understanding and adaptation to tough overseas conditions.
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He features at different batting spots in the middle order, providing some flexibility for the team.
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Nair's hunger for a comeback is evident from the recent performances, which showcase his effort to get back into the India team.
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It is felt by many that his international career was stopped unfairly, but after so many years, he got back in the team.
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