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'Didn't Give Karun Nair His Due': Forgotten Star Backed For BCCI Call-Up After Ranji Heroics

Soumyajit Dutta

Karun Nair [Source: @ShashiTharoor/X.com]Karun Nair [Source: @ShashiTharoor/X.com]

Amidst the thrilling Ranji Trophy final between Kerala and Vidarbha, Karun Nair’s exceptional performance has reignited calls for his return to the Indian cricket team. The experienced batter played a heroic knock of 135 runs in Vidarbha’s second innings, putting his team in a commanding position to clinch their third title at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha. 

Fans urge BCCI selectors to consider Nair’s impressive form

Social media was flooded with support for Karun Nair, with fans urging BCCI selectors to give the 31-year-old another chance in national colours. Nair’s remarkable journey in domestic cricket has been nothing short of inspiring. After being left out of the Indian team despite becoming only the second Indian to score a triple century in Tests, Nair has worked tirelessly to prove his worth. 

His ninth century this domestic season, highlighted by a gritty 135 off 295 balls featuring 10 fours and two sixes, showcased his determination and class. Twitter erupted with praises, heartfelt messages, and stats comparing his consistency to other batters further intensifying the debate. 

Here's a look at how netizens praised Nair's consistency with the bat:

"Karun Nair he deserved to be in the nxt series man . In IPL this year he will play for delhi capitals" - @abhi7781_

"Karun Nair is the Hero" - @itsmenitesh04

"Neither Kerala nor BCCI gave a wonderful cricketer like Karun Nair his due !" - @Bingo_mk

"Now please appeal to the selectors to select this amazing talent called Karun Nair. Nine hundred in the domestic season. Why can't we leverage his form?" - @barikcharansingh

"But you don't promote Karun Nair the way you promote Sanju Samson, why not? Karun absolutely deserves to be in the Indian team and a little help from you will really help!" - @ssr99

"Feel very bad for Karun Nair even if he's performing, still not being considered by the BCCI  " - @veejuparmar

"Karun Nair must b given opportunity in England tests. He has done everything possible to earn that @BCCI" - @SouravMitraK1

How Did The Vidarbha vs Kerala Final Turn Out?

The match itself was a thrilling contest. Vidarbha extended their lead to 351 runs by lunch on the final day, putting them within touching distance of their third Ranji Trophy title. After securing a 37-run first-innings lead, Vidarbha’s second innings saw Nair anchoring the side with his composed knock. 

Despite falling for 135, stumped off Aditya Sarwate’s bowling, Nair’s efforts ensured Vidarbha's stronghold on the match. Sarwate, who took 3 for 75, was instrumental in tightening Vidarbha's grip, dismissing both Nair and skipper Akshay Wadkar.