Karun Nair is part of Team India for the Test series against England
Getting a second chance in Indian cricket is not easy, but Karun Nair is extremely grateful for this rare opportunity. After scoring a double century in the unofficial Test for India A against England Lions, the right-handed batsman has made his place in the Indian senior Test team. This moment is very special for Nair, who is returning to the Test jersey after eight years. He said in a conversation with BCCI that this opportunity means a lot to him and he is ready to grab it with both hands.
Got a chance after a long struggle
Karun Nair created history in 2016 by scoring a triple century in Test cricket, which was the second such feat for India. Despite this, he did not get a place in the national team for a long time. The recent performance against England Lions gave a new direction to his career. Nair said that he feels lucky for this opportunity and is fully prepared to capitalize on it. His comeback is an inspiration for those players who do not give up even after working hard for a long time.
Praise for Gautam Gambhir and Lokesh Rahul
Head coach Gautam Gambhir described Nair’s comeback as extraordinary. He said in the team huddle that Nair’s never-say-die attitude and his ability to score runs is inspiring for the entire team. On the other hand, Nair’s old teammate Lokesh Rahul also praised his perseverance. Rahul told that Nair faced difficult and lonely times while playing county cricket in England, but still did not lose courage. Rahul described his comeback as a proud moment for his family and friends.
Preparation for Test series against England
The five-Test series between India and England will begin in Leeds from June 20. Nair is excited to be a part of the Indian dressing room in this series. He said that by getting on the field, he wants to live that feeling, which is difficult to describe in words. The time spent in county cricket gave him experience in the conditions of England, which he hopes to take advantage of in this series.
Nair’s comeback: An inspirational story
Lokesh Rahul termed Nair’s comeback as inspirational and said that the experience gained from county cricket will help Nair perform better in Test matches. For Nair, returning to the Indian dressing room is no less than a dream. He said that this experience seems unreal and he wants to feel it fully by getting on the field. Nair’s comeback is an inspiration not only for him but for all those players of Indian cricket who have the passion to fulfill their dreams despite difficulties.
