Top 10 Reasons Why Karun Nair Deserves a Comeback to Team India: A Indian Talent Ready To Rise Again

By Aniket Kuila

Category: Cricket

Current Form

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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Domestic Talent

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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Triple Hundred

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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First-Class Average

His superb first-class average of 49.16 backs his ability to consistently perform at red-ball cricket.

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Composure

He has shown a lot of composure and temperament, especially in pressure situations, like in his recent India A knock.

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County Stint

His stint of county cricket in England contributes to his understanding and adaptation to tough overseas conditions.

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Qualities

He features at different batting spots in the middle order, providing some flexibility for the team.

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Comeback Hunger

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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Unfinished Business

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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