Champions Trophy 2025: Why Karun Nair's extraordinary Vijay Hazare run makes it impossible for selectors to ignore him
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Champions Trophy 2025: Why Karun Nair's extraordinary Vijay Hazare run makes it impossible for selectors to ignore him

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Karun Nair, who was dropped from the Indian team in 2017 just three months after scoring a Test triple hundred, currently leads the run-scorers’ list in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with an otherworldly average of 752. It’s been a season to remember for Vidarbha in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is set to conclude on Saturday with the Nagpur-based team taking on four-time champions Karnataka in the final in Vadodara. Nair’s blazing run difficult for selectors to ignore Nair could not have timed his red-hot Vijay Hazare run better – smashing four consecutive centuries and nearly scoring a fifth in the semi-final against Maharashtra at a time when the for their upcoming One-Day International assignments. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚-𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 ⚙️⚙️ Tough times 🤝 family support 🤝 hard work 🤝 success Vidarbha captain Karun Nair tells a tale - 👍 👍 By @jigsactin#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @karun126 pic.twitter.com/zmDqWzb69Y — BCCI Domestic January 16, 2025 And no matter how crowded India’s ODI team is at the moment, the selectors are going to have a hard time explaining to fans how they chose to overlook an average of 752 – that too when the Men in Blue are on the verge of playing an ICC event.

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Karun Nair returns to IPL: India comeback is my motivation
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Karun Nair returns to IPL: India comeback is my motivation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Nine years ago, Karun Nair was one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket. Karun Nair is returns to IPL after five years as he was picked for ₹ 50 lakh by Delhi Capitals in the IPL mega-auction Cut to 2025 and Nair is back with the same franchise after being picked for ₹50 lakh in the …

'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar
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'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar

Hindustan Times  

Karun Nair is all set to play in his first Indian Premier League game in five years. Karun Nair last featured in an IPL game in 2020 Nair has been on a run-scoring spree in domestic cricket. Speaking to reporters in Delhi Capitals' first media interaction before IPL 2025, Nair admitted that his run in domestic cricket definitely put him …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full list of Player-of-the-Tournament award winners from 1998 to 2017
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full list of Player-of-the-Tournament award winners from 1998 to 2017

The Hindu  

The ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed several title-clinching performances over the years. Here is the full list of Player-of-the-Tournament award winners in the ICC Champions Trophy: 1998: Jacques Kallis - 164 runs & 8 wickets FILE PHOTO: Jacques Kallis celebrates a wicket against England in the 1998 Wills International Cup. 2006: Chris Gayle - 474 runs FILE PHOTO: Chris Gayle …

Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Indian captain Rohit Sharma's style of batting hard in the early overs, regardless of the personal milestone. Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's playing style: Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "This is an approach he has been following for the last two years or so. He is an incredibly talented player with …

Vidarbha-turned-Kerala star Sarwate takes down Karun Nair, a Keralite shining for Vidarbha, in unique Ranji Trophy twist
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vidarbha-turned-Kerala star Sarwate takes down Karun Nair, a Keralite shining for Vidarbha, in unique Ranji Trophy twist

Hindustan Times  

The Ranji Trophy final witnessed a rare moment when Aditya Sarwate, a long-time Vidarbha player until last season, dismissed Karun Nair, a batter with deep Malayali roots, while representing Kerala. Karun Nair was dismissed by Aditya Sarwate in the Ranji Trophy The seasoned left-arm spinner, well aware of Nair’s aggressive approach, pulled his length back and got the ball to …

Karun Nair ends mystery over 'Nine' celebration in Ranji Trophy final, responds to India return for England tour
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karun Nair ends mystery over 'Nine' celebration in Ranji Trophy final, responds to India return for England tour

Hindustan Times  

Vidarbha batting mainstay Karun Nair, on Saturday, further strengthened his case for an India comeback in the upcoming Test tour of England with a century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024/25 final against Kerala in Nagpur. Vidarbha's batter Karun Nair scored a century during the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final between Kerala and Vidarbha, Nair, one of …

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair thrilled with statement ton with national selectors watching
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair thrilled with statement ton with national selectors watching

The Hindu  

‘Nine’, signed Karun Nair with his hands. After taking the single to complete his century for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final, he took off his helmet, looked towards his dressing room, and signed the number. “I had been talking to one of our throwers that I would show him ‘nine’ if I scored a hundred in this match,” Karun …

Ranji final: Karun Nair ton puts Vidarbha in command
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ranji final: Karun Nair ton puts Vidarbha in command

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur: He fell short of a hundred in the first innings but Karun Nair more than made up for that miss on Saturday that propelled Vidarbha to a position of command with an overall lead of 286 runs at stumps on Day Four of their Ranji Trophy final against Kerala here. Vidarbha's Karun Nair in action against Kerala on Day …

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur, : Had things unfolded differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair might have been playing for Kerala. Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory Two seasons later, Nair is leading Vidarbha's charge toward their third Ranji Trophy title. He batted the entire day, crafting an unbeaten 132, his 23rd first-class century and fourth of the …

Karun Nair's ice-cold celebration after century in Ranji Trophy final labelled message to 'BCCI selectors'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karun Nair's ice-cold celebration after century in Ranji Trophy final labelled message to 'BCCI selectors'

Hindustan Times  

Karun Nair delivered yet another statement knock in the Ranji Trophy final, smashing a sublime century for Vidarbha against Kerala. Karun Nair celebrating his century in the Ranji Trophy final Facing his home state Kerala, Nair played with remarkable poise, reaching his hundred off 184 balls. Watch: Here's how fans reacted: Nair’s dominant run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy already …

VID v KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Karun’s century puts Vidarbha potentially on winner’s seat vs Kerala
3 weeks, 3 days ago

VID v KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Karun’s century puts Vidarbha potentially on winner’s seat vs Kerala

The Hindu  

Karun Nair loves to bat on and on. A decade later, he has stamped his authority in another Ranji Trophy final. AS IT HAPPENED: Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final 2025 Day 4 Highlights This is Karun’s ninth hundred across formats this season. The main reason behind what now looks like Vidarbha’s match-winning first innings total was his fourth-wicket stand …

Karun Nair's Ranji Final 100 celebration goes viral: Message to selectors?
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Karun Nair's Ranji Final 100 celebration goes viral: Message to selectors?

India Today  

India 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 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair hundred sets up thrilling Day 5 in grand finale
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair hundred sets up thrilling Day 5 in grand finale

India Today  

The final of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 between Kerala and Vidarbha is currently on a knife-edge. With a day remaining in the summit clash at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, Vidarbha took a lead of 286 runs with six wickets left in their second innings. Ranji Trophy Final, Vidarbha vs Kerala, Day 4 Highlights Nair got run out for 87 …

I'm not the right person to ask: Vidarbha hero Karun Nair on national team call-up
3 weeks, 4 days ago

I'm not the right person to ask: Vidarbha hero Karun Nair on national team call-up

India Today  

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair sent a strong message to the selection committee with a second innings hundred in the Ranji Trophy final on Saturday, March 1. Speaking at the end of Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala, Karun Nair responded to speculation about him getting called back into the national team. “I'd been speaking about it before …

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha in command in Ranji Trophy final against Kerala
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha in command in Ranji Trophy final against Kerala

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Karun Nair made the most of a reprieve to pile up an unbeaten 132 and power Vidarbha to a position of command with an overall lead of 286 runs at stumps on Day Four of their Ranji Trophy final here on Saturday. Nair's fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season— and ninth overall including five tons in the Vijay …

Offered myself to play for Kerala, but they didn't proceed: Karun Nair
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Offered myself to play for Kerala, but they didn't proceed: Karun Nair

India Today  

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has revealed that he had offered himself to play for Kerala when he was about to leave the Karnataka team. Ranji Trophy 2024 Final updates Karun felt that he was at a stage where he wanted to make a quick call and decided to join Vidarbha instead. Karun Nair says he approached KCA & offered himself …

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha take crucial lead vs Kerala despite Sachin Baby's 98
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha take crucial lead vs Kerala despite Sachin Baby's 98

India Today  

Vidarbha bowled Kerala out for 342 and gained a crucial 37-run lead in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Kerala’s skipper, Sachin Baby, played a valiant knock of 98 runs off 235 balls, including 10 fours, but it wasn't enough to surpass Vidarbha's total of 379. Salman Nizar, Mohammed …

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Centurion Malewar hits Kerala, helps Vidarbha recover from shaky start on Day 1
3 weeks, 6 days ago

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Centurion Malewar hits Kerala, helps Vidarbha recover from shaky start on Day 1

The Hindu  

Danish Malewar put on Wednesday a display worthy of the grandest of stages in domestic cricket. 🙌 Rohan Kunnummal's brilliant direct hit run out of Karun Nair breaks the 215-run 4th wicket stand 👌👌#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/up5GVaflpppic.twitter.com/7zmJCeo9Jd — BCCI Domestic February 26, 2025 A fine opening spell by M.D. Nidheesh had suggested Kerala’s gamble to bowl …

Ranji Trophy Final: Danish Malewar, Karun Nair help Vidarbha recover on Day 1
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Danish Malewar, Karun Nair help Vidarbha recover on Day 1

India Today  

A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair and Danish Malewar denied the former a deserving century but their much needed resistance took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala here on Wednesday. Nair and Malewar led a strong fightback for the hosts at the VCA Stadium after Kerala seamers struck …

Danish Malewar scores century, Karun Nair made 86 as Vidarbha in firm position against Kerala in Ranji final
1 month ago

Danish Malewar scores century, Karun Nair made 86 as Vidarbha in firm position against Kerala in Ranji final

India TV News  

Danish Malewar scores century, Karun Nair made 86 as Vidarbha in firm position against Kerala in Ranji final Danish Malewar scored a century and Karun Nair made 86 runs as Vidarbha posted 254/4 after Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy final at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Vidarbha had a shaky start against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final. Kerala …

Malewar's unbeaten ton, Nair's 86 take Vidarbha to 254/4 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final
1 month ago

Malewar's unbeaten ton, Nair's 86 take Vidarbha to 254/4 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair and Danish Malewar denied the former a deserving century but their much-needed resistance took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala here on Wednesday. Nair and Malewar led a strong fightback for the hosts at the VCA Stadium after the Kerala seamers …

Karun Nair’s redemption arc — from heartbreak to hope, eyeing glory in Ranji Trophy final
1 month ago

Karun Nair’s redemption arc — from heartbreak to hope, eyeing glory in Ranji Trophy final

The Hindu  

Karun Nair has perhaps known the glorious uncertainties of cricket, and life, more than most players. Then he was dropped from all the Karnataka teams in 2022, prompting to write that famous, heart-breaking tweet of his, “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.” Cricket did. Now, the 33-year-old wants to make another statement, that too in the biggest match in …

Karun Nair hopes to continue rich vein of form in final
1 month ago

Karun Nair hopes to continue rich vein of form in final

The Hindu  

Karun Nair has perhaps known the glorious uncertainties of cricket, and life, more than most players. Then he was dropped from all the Karnataka teams in 2022, prompting to write that famous, heart-breaking tweet of his, “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.” Cricket did. He even staked a claim for a place in the Indian squad for the Champions …

Vidarbha retain 17-member squad for Ranji Trophy final against Kerala
1 month ago

Vidarbha retain 17-member squad for Ranji Trophy final against Kerala

The Hindu  

Vidarbha on Monday retained their 17-member squad to take on Kerala in the final of the Ranji Trophy which will be played at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur in Jamtha from Wednesday. Vidarbha, who will make their fourth appearance in the Ranji final after winning the title in 2017-18 and 2018-19, will bank on their stars such as Yash Rathod …

India's Champions Trophy reserve cricketer picks five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy semi-final
1 month, 1 week ago

India's Champions Trophy reserve cricketer picks five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy semi-final

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India's Champions Trophy reserve cricketer picks five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy semi-final Shivam Dube picked up a five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidharbha. All-rounder Shivam Dube picked up a five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha. Notably, Dube dismissed Parth Rekhade, Karun Nair, Harsh Dubey, Nachiket Bhute and Yash Thakur to complete his five-wicket haul …

Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final

Hindustan Times  

India and Sri Lanka contested the finals of the third edition of the Champions Trophy for a combined 110.2 overs spread over two days, and yet, there was no outright winner of the tournament in 2002, thanks to a strange playing condition that necessitated a fresh start on the reserve day. Despite Kumar Sangakkara’s painstaking 54 off 89 deliveries, Sri …

Good to see clear statement from Ajit Agarkar: Karun Nair after Champions Trophy snub
1 month, 1 week ago

Good to see clear statement from Ajit Agarkar: Karun Nair after Champions Trophy snub

India Today  

Vidarbha's Karun Nair responded to national selector Ajit Agarkar's recent comments on why the batter was not considered for India's Champions Trophy squad despite his sensational form in domestic cricket. Karun Nair last played for India way back in 2017 after he was not backed for the long haul despite hitting a triple hundred in his debut Test series against …

Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan among four event ambassadors
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan among four event ambassadors

The Hindu  

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was on Wednesday named as one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Besides Dhawan, the all-star cast also boasts Pakistan’s 2017 winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, and New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler, Tim Southee. …

‘Impact player’ Shardul hopes for India comeback but currently prioritising Ranji Trophy campaign with Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Impact player’ Shardul hopes for India comeback but currently prioritising Ranji Trophy campaign with Mumbai

The Hindu  

If there’s a category that defines an ‘impact player,’ Shardul Thakur undoubtedly fits the bill. And even when he is going through a rough patch, his attitude remains unwavering: “The fun is when we make a comeback after that setback and perform.” In Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal win over Haryana, Shardul was all over opposition batters, completing a match haul …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shardul shines as Mumbai beats Haryana to set up semifinal clash against Vidarbha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shardul shines as Mumbai beats Haryana to set up semifinal clash against Vidarbha

The Hindu  

Shardul Thakur has a natural outswinger for a right-handed batter, which keeps the slip cordon interested. Shardul was at his accurate best in Kolkata at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday after his probing spell helped Mumbai enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a 152-run win against Haryana. Shardul’s 10-over opening spell was spread across the pre- and post-lunch session, where …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Thakur, batters help Mumbai take control against Haryana on day three
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Thakur, batters help Mumbai take control against Haryana on day three

The Hindu  

Mumbai seniors Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shardul Thakur led the defending champion’s dominant display over Haryana on day three of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals at the Eden Gardens on Monday. Rahane and Suryakumar stitched a 129-run fourth-wicket partnership as Mumbai finished the moving day 292 runs ahead after Shardul Thakur’s six for 58 shot down Haryana for 301. AS …

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur knocks on selectors' doors, Suryakumar and Rahane shine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur knocks on selectors' doors, Suryakumar and Rahane shine

India Today  

Mumbai kept their hopes of title defence alive with a crucial all-round show on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. A Shardul Thakur special with the ball was followed by a gritty batting effort from captain Ajinkya Rahane and Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav as Mumbai secured the first-innings lead and edged …

Karun’s hundred props up Vidarbha on day one - The Hindu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karun’s hundred props up Vidarbha on day one - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Karun Nair has fully taken to his heart the idiom ‘make hay while the sun shines’ this season. On Saturday, he scored his second Ranji Trophy century in as many games and the third of the season to guide Vidarbha to a good position on day one of the quarterfinal clash against Tamil Nadu at the VCA ground here. The …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair storms to another century, takes Vidarbha to 264/6 on day one against Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair storms to another century, takes Vidarbha to 264/6 on day one against Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Karun Nair has fully taken to his heart the idiom ‘Make hay while the sun shines’ this season. Having smashed records during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring five tons in nine games, the 33-year-old has seamlessly carried the form into First-Class cricket. On Saturday, he scored his second Ranji Trophy century in as many games against Tamil Nadu and the …

Karun Nair's 'VVS Laxman' comeback story denied by Agarkar: 'Remember he scored almost 1000 runs being out of the team'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karun Nair's 'VVS Laxman' comeback story denied by Agarkar: 'Remember he scored almost 1000 runs being out of the team'

Hindustan Times  

Mohammed Siraj's non-selection for the Champions Trophy squad came as a surprise to many. Karun Nair was in scintillating form for Vidarbha in the domestic season However, former India spinner Nikhil Chopra believes Siraj would have always found it tough to make it to the squad, considering Mohammed Shami was making a comeback and the assistance Dubai surface offers to …

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma nears Sachin Tendulkar's tally in elite openers club
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma nears Sachin Tendulkar's tally in elite openers club

India Today  

Rohit Sharma is nearing the second spot in the list of leading run-scorers for Indian openers in international cricket. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is in second spot with 15335 runs from 346 matches at an average of 48.07. The 37-year-old Rohit is only 50 runs short of Tendulkar’s tally, having scored 15285 runs from 342 matches at an average of 45.22. …

India vs England: Shubman Gill says there's no 'toxic competition' between him, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs England: Shubman Gill says there's no 'toxic competition' between him, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma

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India’s vicecaptain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended their performance in the Test rubber loss in Australia, saying that one poor series does not define a team and that it is unfair to criticise a side after a rare bad outing. PTI India batter Shubman Gill has said that there’s no “toxic competition” between him, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma for …

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle

ABP News  

Sri Lanka opener and former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia in Galle, starting Thursday, which will be his 100th long format game for his country. In his last seven Tests, Karunaratne has accumulated only 182 runs, with his only notable contribution being a single half-century against New Zealand in …

Karun Nair's Champions Trophy snub: Shubman Gill says 'continuity' key for India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karun Nair's Champions Trophy snub: Shubman Gill says 'continuity' key for India

India Today  

India vice-captain Shubman Gill commented on Karun Nair's snub from India's Champions Trophy squad and said that continuity is key for the Indian team. Despite his great form, Karun was overlooked for the Champions Trophy squad and the one for the England series. Speaking at the press conference before the 1st ODI, Gill said that Karun's good form doesn't mean …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun century, Siraj three-wicket haul take Hyderabad vs Vidarbha clash to final day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun century, Siraj three-wicket haul take Hyderabad vs Vidarbha clash to final day

The Hindu  

A patient century from Karun Nair and a three-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj ensured the final Ranji Trophy Group B fixture between Hyderabad and Vidarbha will trickle into the final day with the game in the balance. Karun’s century and contributions from Atharva Taide and Harsh Dubey ensured the home team fought back from a precarious position to put up …

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'

Firstpost  

Karun Nair still dreams of playing Test cricket for India again but does not feel bad on failing to make Men in Blue’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair is not giving up his dream of playing Test cricket for the country again and said that he did not have any expectations of making …

Karun Nair dreams of playing Tests again: Was not thinking about Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karun Nair dreams of playing Tests again: Was not thinking about Champions Trophy

India Today  

India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has opened up about his aspirations of making a return to the Indian Test team after being overlooked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But whether it will actually happen is always a question mark in your head," Karun Nair told India Today's sister channel Sports Today. I wasn't even thinking that I'd be …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s investment in youngsters pays quick dividends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s investment in youngsters pays quick dividends

The Hindu  

Investing in the future often entails a long wait, but the gestation period wasn’t too long for Karnataka as the faith reposed in its band of youngsters paid quick dividends. Shrijith and Abhilash Shetty rallied around their veteran skipper Mayank Agarwal to help Karnataka lift a record-equalling fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy crown and end its five-year title drought across formats. …

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma Gives Mumbai Rallying Cry In Team Huddle After Shardul Thakur’s Heroic Century
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2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma Gives Mumbai Rallying Cry In Team Huddle After Shardul Thakur’s Heroic Century

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma may not have been able to perform with the bat for Mumbai in their ongoing Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 Match against Jammu and Kashmir but the Indian Test and ODI captain played the role of a team man to perfection at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. After getting bowled out for 290 despite facing a top-order …

Champions Trophy 2025: 'He's an X-factor player,' Zaheer, Karthik back Pant's inclusion over Samson in India squad
2 months ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'He's an X-factor player,' Zaheer, Karthik back Pant's inclusion over Samson in India squad

Firstpost  

Zaheer Khan and Dinesh Karthik have backed the inclusion of Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Former pacer Zaheer Khan believes that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be India’s X-factor for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and has no doubt about the impact that he will create during the tournament. India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 | …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s Smaran credits Vijay Hazare Trophy win for change in batting mindset after double ton against Punjab
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s Smaran credits Vijay Hazare Trophy win for change in batting mindset after double ton against Punjab

The Hindu  

Former Dutch footballer and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is supposed to have once told Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain that goals were like ketchup. But in the recent victorious Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, he totalled 433 runs from 10 matches at an average of 72.16. READ | Smaran double century puts Karnataka in driving seat against Punjab on Day …

Shardul Thakur outshines Rohit, Yashasvi in Ranji clash; takes aim at Indian selectors: ‘They should see if…’
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2 months ago

Shardul Thakur outshines Rohit, Yashasvi in Ranji clash; takes aim at Indian selectors: ‘They should see if…’

Live Mint  

Indian bowler Shardul Thakur has been going through a tough phase in his career after losing favour with the Indian selectors while also being snubbed at the IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. Shardul was once a mainstay in the Indian XI owing to his abiity to contribute with the bat in some tough situations but has now been out of favour …

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur

The Hindu  

Despite getting overlooked for the all-rounder’s role in the Indian Test side, Shardul Thakur on Thursday asserted that a player should be considered for selection if he has “quality" after producing another rearguard act to save Mumbai some blushes in the Ranji Trophy. Shardul defended India captain Rohit Sharma who flopped on his Ranji Trophy comeback, saying his passion for …

Karthik brings back two-month-old 'Champions Trophy' demand for Varun Chakaravarthy: 'Could India have fitted him in?'
2 months ago

Karthik brings back two-month-old 'Champions Trophy' demand for Varun Chakaravarthy: 'Could India have fitted him in?'

Hindustan Times  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has once again voiced his support for Varun Chakaravarthy after the 29-year-old leg-spinner's stellar performance in the first T20I of the series against England. India's Varun Chakaravarthy and Suryakumar Yadav celebrate Chakravarthy, who has quickly become one of India's most consistent bowlers in the shortest format over the past months, cemented his reputation with a …

It was crazy, almost surreal: Karun Nair on record-breaking run
2 months ago

It was crazy, almost surreal: Karun Nair on record-breaking run

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Karun Nair has reminded the cricketing world of his hunger for runs with a record-breaking Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Before his dismissal for 112 against Uttar Pradesh, Karun Nair had also set a new List A record of scoring 542 runs without being dismissed. Before his dismissal for 112 against Uttar Pradesh, Nair had also set a new …

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