Indian cricket fans were buzzing with excitement and nostalgia as Karun Nair made a comeback to the India A squad for the upcoming England tour. The right-handed batter, best known for his historic triple century against England in 2016, had been out of the national radar for quite some time. His inclusion signals a fresh opportunity to prove his form and push for a senior team recall.
Cricket enthusiasts, along with Indian legend Irfan Pathan took to social media to share their support for the comeback kid. Many fans called the selection “well-deserved,” noting his consistent performances in domestic cricket. Some expressed hope that this could be the beginning of a redemption arc for the 33-year-old, who once held the promise of being a mainstay in India’s middle order.
Karun Nair’s strong domestic season
Nair’s return backed by a strong domestic season playing for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy. Where he scored over 800 runs in the season at an average of around 54, including two centuries and a crucial 122 in the quarter-finals. His calm temperament and ability to anchor the innings under pressure were key factors in Vidarbha’s champion run.
He also made a return to the IPL 2025 in style for Delhi Capitals (DC), where he took every bowler including Jasprit Bumrah for cleaners in a high-octane clash against Mumbai Indians (MI). Nair in his comeback innings scored 89 runs in 40 deliveries, which includes 12 fours and 5 sixes.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Karun Nair getting selected for India A is clear indication that “Dear cricket will him give him another chance to play for team India again” 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 16, 2025
Men after seeing Karun Nair in the squad! pic.twitter.com/JHchoFPyx2
— K (@BaaghiKabira) May 16, 2025
From “Dear cricket, give me one more chance” to cricket has given him another chance to play for team India again. ❤️👏
Karun Nair 2.0 might be on the way! 💥#KarunNair pic.twitter.com/9tt6qL94bz
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) May 16, 2025
🚨 KARUN NAIR SELECTED IN INDIA ‘A’ SQUAD 🚨pic.twitter.com/VgXkEAdm29
— VIKAS (@VikasYadav69014) May 16, 2025
Karun Nair, great to see you in the India ‘A’ squad! Best of luck. #IndiaA
— GURDEEP SINGH KAHLON (@GURDEEPKAHLON_) May 16, 2025
Karun Nair, finally, God has listened to you, now it’s your time to make it count. Deliver like it’s your last Test Series, because if you fail, I don’t think you will get another chance!
— Am!t Gupta (@AmitGupta_0709) May 16, 2025
News :-
Karun Nair has been named in India A Squad for the England tour. pic.twitter.com/YW7Y4HqWIm
— Jay Cricket. (@Jay_Cricket12) May 16, 2025
Dear Cricket, give me one more chance.
Karun Nair getting selected in the India A squad for the England series, after Virat Kohli retired from Test Cricket.
Karun go and get No. 4 spot in the Team 🤞 pic.twitter.com/4WxKACmMiG
— Kashif (@cricstate) May 16, 2025
Karun Nair selected on basis of his domestic performance
Hope he give justice to his hardwork #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/3yGOxihSRs
— Raja (@_raja_kumar) May 16, 2025
From a plea to a comeback. 🔥
Karun Nair 2.0 might just be the redemption arc we didn’t see coming! 🔁💥
Can he make it count this time? 🤞#ENGvIND #KarunNair #TestCricket
— Cricket fan’s (@Cricketfan__77) May 16, 2025
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