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Karun Nair scored a triple century against England in 2016 and became only the second Indian in Test cricket, now he is very emotional about the return against England once again.
Delhi: Karun Nair, who returned to the Indian Test team once again after a long wait of eight years, has said that he is getting very relaxed by finding his childhood partner KL Rahul and the famous Krishna in the dressing room. The five -match Test series against England starting on Friday is an important opportunity for him, from which he wants to re -confirm his place in the team. He also got a chance to play in India’s playing XI in the Leeds Test.
Karun Nair scored a triple century against England in 2016 and became only the second Indian in Test cricket, now he is very emotional about the return against England once again.
Did not give up dream, maintained trust
In a video interview to the BCCI, Karun said, “When it was out of the team in 2017, my first thinking was that I have to play Test cricket for India again. This dream kept inspiring me for training and hard work every day. I never left hope, and every morning I woke up thinking how to reach my goal today.”
KL got support from Rahul and famous Krishna
Karun said, “KL is very relaxed to play once again with Rahul and famous. We have been playing cricket since childhood. This is for us, as the cycle of life is like completion – I was out of the team against England, and now I am returning from here.”
Return from domestic performance
In the domestic Ranji season of 2024–25, Karun scored 863 runs in 9 matches at an average of 54 in 9 matches and played a key role in winning the Ranji Trophy for the third time. This performance caught the attention of the selectors and was selected in the Test team for the tour of England.
Told a moment of pride to wear Indian jersey
Regarding this special moment of return, he said, “When the rest of the players of the team met for the first time, I realized that I am a part of this team again. Everyone watched on TV for many years, and now I am proud to be a part of the same dressing room. Wearing this jersey is a matter of honor for me.”
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