Karun managed to score 205 runs in four of the five Tests at an average of 25.62 during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Karnataka batter returned to the India team after a gap of more than 3000 days, but failed to convert starts into big scores. He batted at different positions in the batting order in England.
Ajit Agarkar admitted that the selectors had expected more from Nair during his comeback series. He further added that Padikkal currently offers greater value to the team.
Devdutt Padikkal Has Shown Some Decent Form - Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar stated that they picked Devdutt Padikkal based on his recent form. He pointed out that Padikkal had already been part of the Test squad in Australia and later impressed with a half-century in Dharamshala against England.
Padikkal pushed his return to the squad with 150 against Australia A in the first unofficial Test. He made his Test debut against England in the fifth match in 2024, where he scored 65 runs off 103 balls. The left-handed batter played his next Test match in Perth but recorded scores of 0 and 27 against Australia.
Karun Nair’s Test Comeback Fails to Impress Selectors
However, his performances in England fell well short of expectations. He managed only 131 runs in six innings at an average of 21.83. India dropped him for the Manchester Test, bringing in Sai Sudharsan. Nair earned another lifeline at The Oval.
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