The Indian cricketer Karun Nair, 33, has become the standout story of the cricketing season, transforming his career trajectory within a month. From being out of contention for team selection to now emerging as a key contender for India’s Champions Trophy squad, Karun Nair has turned heads with his exceptional performances.
WV Raman, the former head coach of the Indian women’s team, believes that if Karun Nair is included in the squad, he must feature in the playing XI. Raman argues that Karun Nair’s age does not allow the luxury of grooming him from the bench, emphasising that such a talent in his current form must be utilised fully.
WV Raman reacted to a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “#KarunNair is not in his teens to be in the reserves and watched by the team management. If he is picked, he plays given the form he is in or if there is no slot for him, he should not be picked!”
https://x.com/wvraman/status/1880280653838840214
Karun Nair has been in sublime form during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing an incredible average of 752. Across the tournament, he has been dismissed only once and has scored five centuries, leading Vidarbha to the final, where they are set to face Karnataka. His record-breaking streak includes a remarkable 88-run blitz off just 44 balls in the semi-final against Maharashtra.
Throughout this season, Karun Nair’s scores of 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112, 122* and 88* underline his consistency and dominance. He also set a new benchmark by scoring the most runs in List-A cricket without being dismissed. With such outstanding performances, Karun Nair has not only elevated his team’s chances but also bolstered his claim for a spot in the national squad, making him one of the most discussed names in Indian cricket at the moment.
