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Virat Kohli Injured? 3 Reasons Why Karun Nair Should Replace Him In Champions Trophy Squad

Anurag Dasgupta

Why Nair should replace Kohli [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com] Why Nair should replace Kohli [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com]

An average of 752 and getting dismissed only once!. The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has been a revelation for the neglected and forgotten Indian star. He last played for India in early 2017 and since then the batter has been ignored by the selectors and the doors for his comeback looked all but shut.

However, in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, not only has he scored truckloads of runs, but has also helped Vidharba to reach the finals of the tournament. He has mustered 5 hundreds in the competition and has looked class above all as the batter has almost single-handedly taken his adopted state, Vidharba to the finals.

In other news, Virat Kohli suffered a neck sprain, and is likely to miss the Ranji Trophy match for Delhi. With the Champions Trophy just a month away there could a glim chance that the BCCI won't take risk and will have his backup ready in the Champions Trophy squad. If Kohli is unavailable, Nair is the perfect option to replace him and here's why.

3) Mind-boggling numbers can't be ignored

An average of 752 and 5 hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is no mean feat. Nair has been outstanding with the bat and has found his lost confidence in the tournament. Not only in league games, but the batter has also delivered in pressure situations.

The BCCI tell its players to prioritise domestic cricket and when someone performs like Nair has done, he simply cannot be ignored and should board the flight to Dubai.

2) Pitches in Dubai will suit his game style!

The Dubai pitches will have something for the spinners and Nair has a great game play against the spinners. He reads their lines and lengths and is exceptional with his footwork against the spinners.

Dubai surface might have something for the slow bowlers and Nair's ability to maneuver the game will be handy for the India team.

1) Kohli is out of touch

Barring a century in the Perth Test, Kohli struggled for runs in the Australia Test series. There are reports that senior players might not play in the ODIs vs England, and there is a great chance that Kohli might come into the Champions Trophy under-cooked.

In an ICC tournament, India needs every player in form, and Nair is going through a purple patch, which cannot be ignored. Hence, he should replace an out of form and a likely injured Virat Kohli in the side.