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Karun Nair, the seasoned India and Vidarbha batter, has been in exceptional form in domestic cricket, particularly in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Nair finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer, amassing an impressive 779 runs from just eight innings at a remarkable average of 389.50. His batting was nothing short of phenomenal, as he slammed five centuries and a fifty, demonstrating an incredible level of consistency and skill. Nair’s dream run in the domestic circuit caught the eye of many, including selectors and cricket pundits, who speculated that a national call-up could be imminent.
Karun Nair misses out on Champions Trophy selection despite a stellar domestic run
Despite his blistering performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair was bot picked in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His absence from the squad came as a surprise to many, considering his outstanding form and the growing calls for his inclusion in the national setup. Nair’s consistency and dominance at the domestic level had made him one of the leading contenders for a spot in the prestigious tournament. However, selectors opted to overlook him in favor of other players, leaving Nair still waiting for a chance to return to the Indian team.
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Nair reacts to his Champions Trophy snub
In a recent chat, Nair spoke openly about his disappointment over the snub, revealing that his hunger to make a national comeback remains his primary motivation. The 33-year-old batter acknowledged that the possibility of returning to the Indian team continues to fuel his desire to perform at the highest level.
“Obviously, the possibility of an India comeback has to be on your mind. If you want to play for the country, you have to keep dreaming. There are these thoughts and dreams in the head but that’s just motivation,” Nair stated as quoted by Hindustan Times.
He further explained that his mindset is driven by the constant desire to improve and better his performances.
“The mindset comes from the hunger to keep getting better every single day when I go out to play. To not be happy with what you’ve done in the past to keep looking forward to doing better in the future,” added Nair.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the Champions Trophy squad, Nair remains determined to continue working on his game, holding onto the hope that his chance to represent India will come soon.
