Karun Nair Shines with Double Century in Unofficial Test Against England Lions
Karun Nair's Stellar Performance
On Day 2 of the unofficial Test match between India A and England Lions held in Canterbury, Karun Nair delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a remarkable double century. He reached the 200-run mark with a boundary during the 101st over, earning enthusiastic applause from the crowd and sparking excitement on social media. This achievement marks Nair's fourth double hundred in First-Class cricket, adding to his impressive record, which includes a high score of 328 for Karnataka during the 2015/16 season. Fans reminisced about his iconic Test triple century against England in 2016, celebrating his talent and calling for his return to the national team. Before this innings, Nair's highest score for India A was an unbeaten 114 against South Africa A in 2015, but this performance has reignited discussions about his potential.
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DOUBLE HUNDRED BY KARUN NAIR. 🇮🇳
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 31, 2025
- 203* (272) by Nair for India A, he's making a grand return in the Red Ball team. 💯 pic.twitter.com/42kmQsTrnB
Returns, scores a double hundred and celebrates by kissing the 🇮🇳 badge!
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 31, 2025
This is Karun Nair 🔥 pic.twitter.com/x5FH8br1kV
KARUN NAIR KISSING THE HELMET AFTER COMPLETING DOUBLE HUNDRED 🫡 pic.twitter.com/GCrQJnjCzY
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 31, 2025
Double century for KARUN NAIR 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/yIRlwjoA1a
— Cricket Picture that Goes Hard (@HardCricketpix) May 31, 2025
Doosra Mauka Zindagi sabko deti bas shart ye hai ki aap kitne tayyar Hain
— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) May 31, 2025
Well played #KarunNair pic.twitter.com/y0Rs5V1tsY
Nair's England Tour Kickoff
Nair's impressive double century comes as he prepares for the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20. This performance is a promising start to his tour and is likely to attract the attention of selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir. With key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma unavailable, Nair's inclusion in the Test lineup could be a strategic decision. At the end of Day 1, Nair was not out on 186 from 246 balls, with Dhruv Jurel supporting him at 82 off 104. Although Jurel fell short of a century, Nair's resilience led him to a splendid double century upon his return to the Indian team. Despite being an unofficial Test, this innings strongly advocates for his future selection in the national squad. The 33-year-old right-handed batsman was eventually dismissed for 204 runs off 281 balls by Zaman Akhter, concluding a remarkable innings.