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Karun Nair Lights Up India A Vs England A; Stands Tall With 186* At Canterbury

Poulomi Chakraborty

Karun Nair's Brilliant Knock (Source: @Kunal_KLR/x.com)Karun Nair's Brilliant Knock (Source: @Kunal_KLR/x.com)

Test cricket has come back with its own thrilling flavour as India A and England Lions have turned up the temperature with a fierce show on the field. With India A batting first, fans were treated to a masterclass from Karun Nair, lighting up the pitch with his sublime strokes.

Karun Nair announced his thrilling comeback with a bang, hammering a sensational ton and showcasing his batting brilliance in style.

A Comeback For The Ages

Cricket has seen multiple comebacks, but a few of them only unfolded as Karun Nair’s. After smashing 303*, he became a forgotten hero. But as the saying goes, "Hard work pays off." Cricket has given him a second chance, and the batter has made the most of it. After shattering the domestic and IPL stage, he earned his Test call-up for India as the five-match Test series is commencing soon.

Before the official Test starts, Karun Nair announced his re-arrival in the Test arena while facing the England Lions. As India A batted first in the match, the Indian batter took the battle to the next level. As the number 3 position is one of the most crucial ones, Karun Nair justified that position with his brilliance.

While dominating the English Lions bowlers, Nair put on a massive ton. But the best of the brilliance is yet to be unfolded. After the ton, he crossed the 150-run mark and carried on the brilliance. As day 1 ended, Nair is still standing tall being unbeaten on 186 runs in 246 balls with 24 boundaries and 1 six.

Is He New Mr. Dependable at No. 3?

As the five-match Test series is just standing on the brink, Team India is in a transition phase. After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement, the team will find their replacement who can carry on the legacy of the side. Ahead of this, Karun Nair’s form will be a massive plus for the side.

While batting at the number 3 position in the ongoing clash against the England Lions, Karun Nair turned the tide with his batting brilliance. After the side lost two quick wickets, he stitched a solid partnership with Sarfaraz Khan and pushed the side to a strong total. Before the crucial Test series, the Indian side has found huge hopes in him.

India A Seizes Control On Day 1

While batting first, the beginning was not that great for the India A side as Yashasvi Jaiswal walked away scoring 24 runs and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed on 8 runs. But the incredible partnership of 181 runs between Karun Nair and Sarfaraz Khan turned the game in their favor. After Sarfaraz was dismissed on 97, Dhruv Jurel joined Nair and held firm with an unbeaten 82. India A finished Day 1 strong at 409/3.