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Karun Nair Begins England Tour Prep Following India Test Recall

The 33-year-old batter returns to the squad after Kohli’s exit, gearing up with India A matches ahead of the first Test at Headingley.

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Karun Nair's omission by Virat Kohli for Prithvi Shaw left quite a few baffled back in the day

Overview

  • Nair was recalled to India’s five-match Test squad for the England series, marking his first selection since March 2017.
  • He amassed 863 runs at an average of 53.93 for Vidarbha in 2024-25 and scored 198 runs in eight IPL matches for Delhi Capitals.
  • He has started net sessions in England and will feature in two India A four-day matches against the England Lions in Canterbury (May 30–June 2) and Northampton (June 6–9).
  • Former England captain Kevin Pietersen offered Nair advice on social media, urging him to “play straight, be great.”
  • The series opener at Headingley on June 20 will be Nair’s opportunity to stake a claim for the No. 4 Test batting spot left vacant by Kohli’s retirement.