Latest announcement of India's upcoming squad Champions Cup 2025 It generated controversy, particularly regarding exclusion Karun Nair. Despite being in an exciting state during Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25Nair's name was missing from the squad. Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar He has now shared his thoughts on why the talented batsman has not been successful, even after his stellar performance.
Karun Nair's amazing performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Nair was nothing short of exceptional during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, showing remarkable consistency with the bat. Representing Vidarbha, Nair amassed a staggering tally of 779 runs in just eight matches, including five centuries. His prolific goals earned him the top spot in the tournament charts, and despite Vidarbha losing to Karnataka led by Mayank Agarwal in the final, He was named MVP of the series. His performance raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about his possible inclusion in the India Champions Trophy squad.
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Sunil Gavaskar explains the reason behind Karun Nair's exclusion
Despite Nair's undeniable performance, his name was noticeably absent from the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Gavaskar, a cricketing legend, gave his insight on the selection decision. He explained that Nair's exclusion stems from considerations of team balance and players' roles. Gavaskar highlighted that these two players in the team already have well-established roles, and their strong performances in recent tournaments have made it difficult to accommodate Nair in the team.
“Where should you fit it? She could have replaced KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. KL will act as the second wicket-keeper for this team and his performance during the 2023 World Cup has been good. I don't think the Indian cricket team played much ODI cricket after that. Shreyas Iyer has also performed well in this format. This is why Karun Nair was not selected,” the former Indian captain told SportsTak (via Inside Sports).
