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Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
Watch: Karun Nair set to make Test comeback after eight years, says 'I am back' ahead of England series
Karun Nair is poised for an Indian team comeback after eight years, fueled by unwavering determination to play Test cricket again. Despite years away from the spotlight since his last Test in 2017, his ambition never faded. Nair aims to rewrite his unfinished chapter, crediting mental growth and enjoying familiar faces like KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna for support. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Krun Nair is set to make a comeback into the Indian team after eight long years. For the Karnataka batter, waking up every morning in this morning was about purpose.'My first thought every day was, 'I want to play Test cricket for India again.' That belief kept me going,' Nair said in a heartfelt video shared by the BCCI ahead of the first Test against middle order batter, who last played a Test match in 2017 against Australia, has spent years away from the spotlight. However, his ambition and hunger kept him going. 'There were times when I was just watching everyone on TV, wondering when I'd get my chance again. So when I walked into the dressing room and saw everyone for the first time, that's when it hit me — I'm back.'Nair, who scored a triple century against England in 2016 in a home series, was also a part of the Indian squad to England in 2018 but did not get a single seven years later, he's back and once again, India are touring England. The setting may have changed, but the hunger remains the same. For Nair, it's more than a comeback; it's a chance to finally rewrite a chapter that remained credits his mental growth for his resurgence. 'I've become more patient and forgiving of myself. I've learned to enjoy the small things and stay true to who I am.'Playing alongside state teammates KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna adds a layer of comfort. 'We've grown up playing together. It's nice to have familiar faces on this journey.'Nair signed off with determination. 'Hi, this is Karun Nair and I'm ready to go."
Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
Ajinkya Rahane opts against Karun Nair in his India XI for first Test; explains why
Ajinkya Rahane and Karun Nair Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has shared his predicted playing eleven for India's upcoming first Test against England at Headingley, starting Friday, June 20. In his YouTube channel video, Rahane excluded Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna while selecting three debutants - Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, and Arshdeep Singh - in a team that will be led by Shubman Gill in the absence of several senior players. The Indian Test team will be without regular players including Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma , Mohammed Shami, and Cheteshwar Pujara for this England series. This has created opportunities for new players to make their mark in the Test arena. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rahane's predicted lineup features KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers, with newcomer Sai Sudharsan at number three. The newly appointed captain Shubman Gill is positioned at number four in the batting order. Poll Should Karun Nair have been included in the playing eleven? Yes, he deserves another chance No, the new players should get a shot Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview The middle order in Rahane's selection includes Dhruv Jurel at number five and Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeper at number six. The all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur follow in the lineup. The bowling attack comprises Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, with debutant left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh as the third seamer. This selection notably leaves out Karun Nair, who is making a comeback after eight years of domestic success, and IPL 2025 Purple Cap winner Prasidh Krishna. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Vice-captain Rishabh Pant has confirmed his position at number five in the batting order, which means the team management will need to decide between positions three and six for the remaining players. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Rahane shared his thoughts on Gill's first Test captaincy assignment, acknowledging the challenges of transitioning from T20 leadership to Test match captaincy. "I think it's going to be a challenging task for Shubman because in Test cricket I always believe you have to be proactive as a captain. I'm sure Shubman will do well, but it will take time because captaining in T20s and ODIs is completely different. In the Test format, sometimes you have to stay one or two steps ahead of your opponents, talk to your bowlers, and plan things with them. So, it's going to be a challenging task for him, but I'm sure he will do well as both a skipper and a batter," Rahane stated in his video. Ajinkya Rahane's predicted playing eleven consists of: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh. The selection reflects a mix of experience and new talent as India prepares to face England in challenging conditions at Headingley. The absence of senior players has opened doors for emerging cricketers to showcase their abilities in the Test format. The team composition shows a balance between batting depth and bowling variety, with three pace bowlers, one spinner, and two all-rounders in the mix. This combination will be crucial for India's chances in English conditions. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
India Gazette
an hour ago
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- India Gazette
"Life has come full circle": Karun Nair reflects on his return to India's Test fold
Leeds [UK], June 20 (ANI): 'Life has come full circle' is how Karun Nair sees his return to the Indian team. He declared he is 'ready' for the five-match gruelling Test series against England, which will kick off on Friday at Headingley. In 2018, Karun boarded the plane that flew to England but couldn't earn a spot in the final XI throughout the tour. In the aftermath of the series, Karun was dropped from the Test fold and put in the hard yards in the domestic setup to climb his way back to the team. After dazzling in the last Ranji Trophy season, Karun returned to the side seven years later for a tour of England, the same venue that marked his exit from the team. The retirements of batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opened enough space for his return as India eyes its first Test win at Headingley since 2002 under the brand new leadership of Shubman Gill. 'Life has come to a full circle. I went out of the team in England, and now I am coming back to the team in England, so it has been a while, and I am trying to embrace that,' the 33-year-old batter said in a video posted by the BCCI. Throughout this phase, Karun never lost belief, kept his hunger intact, and finally got back on the team after seeing all his teammates. As he prepares for another opportunity to cement his place in the team, Karun feels honoured to wear the Indian jersey again. 'My first thought when I woke up was I want to play Test cricket, I want to play for India again. That's probably what kept me going and kept me hungry, the driving force to go to training every day to go to practice every day. Never losing that belief and having that target to reach was something that helped me. Feeling honoured to wear this jersey and honoured to represent my country,' he said. 'When I saw everyone for the first time, that's where I really felt it, that I am finally in the team. Till then, it was like a wait for me to kind of start feeling that I had made it again. Don't chase perfection; try and dream big. Have that belief in yourself that anything can happen at any point of time. Hi, this is Karun Nair, and I am ready to go,' he added. India's squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. (ANI)
NDTV
2 hours ago
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- NDTV
Karun Nair To Play In 1st Test Against England? BCCI's Post Leaves Fans Intrigued
"Life has come full circle" is how Karun Nair sees his return to the Indian team. He declared he is "ready" for the five-match gruelling Test series against England, which will kick off on Friday at Headingley. In 2018, Karun boarded the plane that flew to England but couldn't earn a spot in the final XI throughout the tour. In the aftermath of the series, Karun was dropped from the Test fold and put in the hard yards in the domestic setup to climb his way back to the team. After dazzling in the last Ranji Trophy season, Karun returned to the side seven years later for a tour of England, the same venue that marked his exit from the team. The retirements of batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opened enough space for his return as India eyes its first Test win at Headingley since 2002 under the brand new leadership of Shubman Gill. It means he is going to play at #3. He really deserves a chance. — Pankaj Jangir (@pnkjjngr) June 20, 2025 "Life has come to a full circle. I went out of the team in England, and now I am coming back to the team in England, so it has been a while, and I am trying to embrace that," the 33-year-old batter said in a video posted by the BCCI. So he is in 11 — Cricket Vibes_Arjav (@IamArjav) June 20, 2025 Throughout this phase, Karun never lost belief, kept his hunger intact, and finally got back on the team after seeing all his teammates. As he prepares for another opportunity to cement his place in the team, Karun feels honoured to wear the Indian jersey again. So Karun Nair playing today. — abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) June 20, 2025 "My first thought when I woke up was I want to play Test cricket, I want to play for India again. That's probably what kept me going and kept me hungry, the driving force to go to training every day to go to practice every day. Never losing that belief and having that target to reach was something that helped me. Feeling honoured to wear this jersey and honoured to represent my country," he said. "When I saw everyone for the first time, that's where I really felt it, that I am finally in the team. Till then, it was like a wait for me to kind of start feeling that I had made it again. Don't chase perfection; try and dream big. Have that belief in yourself that anything can happen at any point of time. Hi, this is Karun Nair, and I am ready to go," he added. India's squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Karun Nair makes massive revelation ahead of IND vs ENG 1st Test – 'I'm ready to ...'
Karun Nair For Karun Nair, waking up each morning wasn't just about routine — it was about purpose. 'My first thought every day was, 'I want to play Test cricket for India again.' That belief kept me going,' he said in a heartfelt video shared by the BCCI ahead of the first Test against England. — BCCI (@BCCI) Nair, who last played a Test match in 2017, has spent years away from the spotlight. Yet the hunger never faded. 'There were times when I was just watching everyone on TV, wondering when I'd get my chance again. So when I walked into the dressing room and saw everyone for the first time, that's when it hit me — I'm back.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The return feels poetic. Nair was part of the squad during India's 2018 England tour but didn't play. Now, nearly eight years after his last Test appearance, he's back and once again, the opponent is England. The setting may have changed, but the hunger remains the same. For Nair, it's more than a comeback; it's a chance to finally rewrite a chapter that remained unfinished. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview He credits his mental growth for his resurgence. 'I've become more patient and forgiving of myself. I've learned to enjoy the small things and stay true to who I am.' Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Playing alongside state teammates KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna adds a layer of comfort. 'We've grown up playing together. It's nice to have familiar faces on this journey.' With a quiet determination, Nair signed off: 'Hi, this is Karun Nair and I'm ready to go." Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
