
Karun Nair's Ranji Final 100 celebration goes viral: Message to selectors?
India TodayIndia and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair dropped a sparky celebration after completing his brilliant century in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala, prompting speculation on whether his gesture was directed at the India selectors, reminding them of his calibre and current form. Despite his consistent performances, Nair's omission from India’s Champions Trophy squad raised eyebrows, especially after his dominant Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final: Live score Watch the video here: ðï for Karun Nair ð A splendid knock on the big stage under pressure ðª It's his 9â£th 1â£0â£0⣠in all formats combined this season, and the celebration says it allðð#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final Scorecard â¶ï¸ https://t.co/up5GVaflpp pic.twitter.com/9MvZSHKKMY — BCCI Domestic March 1, 2025 Nair finished the Vijay Hazare Trophy as the tournament's highest run-scorer, amassing 779 runs in just eight innings at a staggering average of 389.50 and an impressive strike rate of 124.04. However, when the Champions Trophy squad was announced, chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitted that while Nair’s performances were discussed, finding a spot for him in the current setup remained challenging.
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