Karun Nair rewarded with India A call up in squad for England tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 20-member squad for the upcoming India A tour of England. Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has been appointed as captain, leading a team that includes several seasoned cricketers. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who emerged as India’s leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is included in the squad and will be available for the first unofficial Test following the conclusion of the Rajasthan Royals' final league match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Veteran players Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have also secured their places in the squad, having demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the domestic season. Both cricketers are under consideration for a spot in the national team for the forthcoming tour of England. In light of Virat Kohli's recent retirement, selectors are actively seeking a suitable candidate to fill the crucial number four batting position, and Nair is viewed as a strong contender for this role.

Karun Nair, one of only two Indian cricketers to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring a triple century in Test cricket, has been in outstanding form while representing Vidarbha in domestic competitions. His exceptional performances with the bat have set the stage for a potential return to the national Test side after nearly eight years.