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Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
'All the more special': Karun Nair's wife Sanaya pens emotional post as batter returns to India Test XI after 8 years
Team India at Headingley (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high in the Nair household on Friday as Karun Nair marked his return to the Indian Test team after an eight-year hiatus. Live Score: India vs England, 1st Test The occasion was made even more poignant by a heartfelt social media post from his wife, Sanaya Tankariwala, who shared her pride and joy as the national anthem played before the start of the first Test against England at Headingley. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In her Instagram story, Sanaya captured a video of the Indian team lined up for the anthem, with Karun standing in frame, soaking in the moment that was long in the making. Alongside the video, she wrote: 'Goosebumps every time I hear the Indian national anthem . And this one's all the more special.' Karun last played a Test in 2017, and his return marks a significant milestone in his career. Once touted as the next big middle-order hope after his famous triple century against England in 2016, the right-hander now finds himself with another chance to reignite his Test journey. India, led by new captain Shubman Gill, were sent in to bat first after Ben Stokes won the toss. The playing XI featured two key changes in the batting lineup - Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut, while Nair slotted in at No. 6. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview 'Sai makes his debut, Karun comes in. Sai will bat at three,' Gill confirmed at the toss. This Test also marks India's first in the post-Kohli-Rohit-Ashwin era, a period of transition filled with both challenges and opportunities. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Hindu
4 hours ago
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- The Hindu
IND vs ENG LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: England win the toss, opts to bowl v India; Sudharsan to debut; Karun makes comeback
Live IND vs ENG LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: England win the toss, opts to bowl v India; Sudharsan to debut; Karun makes comeback IND vs ENG, Live Score: Catch the scores, updates and highlights from Day 1 of the first Test of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series taking place at Headingley, Leeds on Friday. Updated : Jun 20, 2025 15:24 IST Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of Day 1 of the first Test between England and India taking place at Headingley, Leeds on Friday. It's the start of a new dawn for Indian Test cricket, with Shubman Gill taking over the reins of the red-ball side. A tour of England will be a baptism by fire for the young captain who is yet to translate his early batting promise into match-winning knocks outside Asia. England, too, has problems of its own, having to go through the series with a fairly inexperienced bowling attack. The batting line-up has remained constant over the last couple of years and will be keen to continue their 'Bazball' approach.
Deccan Herald
6 hours ago
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- Deccan Herald
Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is a very comforting factor: Karun Nair
The five-match Test series against England, starting here on Friday, is an opportunity for Karun to cement his place in the side, years after becoming only the second Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket.
The Hindu
7 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Karun Nair on India comeback: 'Real belief' and the comfort of familiar faces
Karun Nair is back where it all began — in England, with the Indian Test team — eight years after he was dropped despite scoring a triple century. Now 33, he says the presence of long-time friends K.L. Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the dressing room offers 'a very comforting factor.' 'Life has come a full circle because I went out of the team in England and now I am coming back into the team in England,' Karun told BCCI. 'Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is also a very comforting factor. We've played cricket for so many years since probably we were young kids and grew up together.' A strong 2024–25 domestic season — 863 runs at 54, guiding Vidarbha to the Ranji Trophy — earned Karun a recall for the five-Test series against England. 'My first thought when I woke up (after being dropped) was I want to play Test cricket, I want to play for India again… that's probably what kept me going,' he said. 'Every day I used to wake up thinking what should I do to reach that goal.' Karun says he is mentally more patient and self-forgiving now. 'I always think about positives, have certain goals in mind, visualise things and have real belief.' The moment it hit him that he was back? 'When I saw everyone for the first time, that time I realised I am finally in the team.' 'I enjoy the feeling of wearing this jersey… and trying our best to win games for our country.' Related Topics India vs England Test series
The Hindu
7 hours ago
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- The Hindu
India tour of England: England vs India Test series: Karun Nair talks about his comeback trail
On comeback trail, Karun Nair says the presence of childhood companions KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the Indian dressing room adds a layer of comfort as he seeks to capitalise on the chance that came his way after eight years. The five-match Test series against England, starting in Leeds on Friday (June 20, 2025), is an opportunity for Karun to cement his place in the side, years after becoming only the second Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket. "I try to keep it very simple, always think about the positive, have certain goals in mind, visualize things and have real belief in what you visualize. "Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is also a very comforting factor. We've played cricket for so many years since probably we were young kids and grew up together," Karun told BCCI in a video posted on its website. Karun and Rahul, both 33, have played age-group cricket together and have been close friends since then. "Life has come a full circle because I went out of the team in England and now I am coming back into the team in England. It's been a while and I embrace that." He was dropped from the Indian team in 2017. "My first thought when I woke up (after being dropped) was I want to play Test cricket, I want to play for India again. That's probably what kept me going, kept me hungry and was the driving force to train and practice everyday. "I had a goal to play Test cricket again. Everyday, every morning I used to wake up thinking what should I do to reach that goal. Never losing that belief and having that target to reach was something that helped me," he added. In the 2024–25 domestic season, Karun amassed 863 runs in nine matches at an average of 54, helping Vidarbha clinch their third Ranji Trophy title. The season revived his Test career as he made his return to the Indian Test side for the tour of England. "Mentally I am more patient and I am more forgiving of myself. I have learnt to enjoy small things a little more and also not trying to be not someone that I am not. I have tried to keep it very simple. I always think about positives, have certain goals in mind, visualise things and have real belief," Karun said. "Feeling honoured to wear this jersey and honour to be representing my country." Karun said the realisation of making the Indian team again came to him when he met the touring group. "When I saw everyone for the first time that time I realised I am finally in the team, till then it was a wait for me to start feeling I have made it again," he said. "It's been a few years, I used to watch everyone on TV and to be back again in this dressing room feels amazing." "I enjoy the feeling with everyone, enjoy the feeling of wearing this jersey, just going out there and having fun with everyone in the group and trying our best to win games for our country."
