Karun Nair Shines with Century for India A Against England Lions
Karun Nair made a significant impact by scoring a century for India A against England Lions, marking his return to the national team after eight years. With a stellar performance in domestic cricket, Nair's inclusion in the squad for the upcoming series has generated excitement. His journey since scoring a triple century in 2016 has been challenging, but this recent achievement could pave the way for his resurgence in international cricket. Read on to discover more about his remarkable innings and future prospects.
May 30, 2025, 22:42 IST
Karun Nair's Impressive Performance
On Friday, Karun Nair showcased his batting prowess by scoring a remarkable century for India A. He achieved this feat on the first day of the unofficial Test against England Lions in Canterbury, surpassing the 100-run mark. Nair completed his century off 155 balls, marking his 24th first-class century. He has been included in the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, making a return to the team after eight years.
In domestic cricket, Nair has been in exceptional form, amassing 863 runs at an average of 54 across nine matches. His last appearance in a Test match was in 2017 against Australia, where he scored 374 runs at an impressive average of 67, including a triple century. This achievement made him the second Indian player to score a triple century after Virender Sehwag.
Since becoming the second Indian to score a triple century in December 2016, Nair has faced limited opportunities. His frustration peaked in 2018 when he had to sit on the bench throughout the England tour, receiving minimal chances to showcase his talent.