After 7 years, the player who scored a triple century returns to Team India: Back in squad after scoring 300 runs.

Delhi: After 7 years in Indian cricket, Karun Nair’s return has become a big and inspiring story. The 32 -year -old batsman has been included in India’s 18 -man squad for the 5 Test series against England starting on 20 June. This return is not only the victory of his personal struggle, but also indicates a change in the Indian Test strategy.

Start afresh in domestic cricket

After playing for a long time for Karnataka, Karun Nair was not getting much opportunities there. Before the 2023-24 season, he took a big decision and decided to play with Vidarbha team. This step proved to be very important for his career. He scored 690 runs in 10 matches in the first season for Vidarbha.

Constant best performance

In the Ranji Trophy season of 2024-25, Karun’s bat ran even more. He scored 863 runs in 9 matches at an average of 54. The most important was the century innings played against Kerala in his final, due to which Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy title for the third time.

Glow abroad too

Apart from domestic cricket, he also performed brilliantly in the 2024 county championship. In 7 matches there he scored 487 runs at an average of 48.70, including an unbeaten double century (202*). His hard work and performance again caught the attention of the selectors.

Social media also got strength

A social media post by Karun Nair – “Cricket, please give me Another Chance” – had gone viral, which also touched fans and selectors. This was an example of his true spirit and dedication to sports.

Already special place in Test cricket

Karun Nair is the only second batsman from India to score a triple century in Test cricket. In 2016, he scored an unbeaten 303 against England in Chennai. After this, however, he could not find a regular place in the team and the last Test he played against Australia in 2017.

Right again with IPL and India A

In early 2025, Karun Nair returned to the IPL after 3 years and played an important innings of 83 runs against Mumbai Indians for Delhi Capitals. After this, he got a chance against England Lions in India A team, where he further strengthened his Red-ball form.

Dream is true

Finally in May 2025, Karun Nair was included in the Indian Test team for the tour of England. This is the same team against which he scored a triple century. In this way, his seven -year wait and struggle brought color and he proved himself again.

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