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Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair Continues To Knock On Selectors' Door, Slams Unbeaten Century For Vidarbha

Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264 for six on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Tamil Nadu in Nagpur on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nair, who has been in stellar form, brought up his 22nd first-class century. This knock follows his century against Hyderabad in the previous round, and it adds to his four consecutive hundreds in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair's knock of 100 not out came off 180 balls and included 14 boundaries and one six, once again proving his class and consistency.

India's Deep ruled out of fourth test, Kamboj set for debut

Fast bowler Akash Deep will be unavailable for the fourth test against England in Manchester, India captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, with right-arm quick Anshul Kamboj likely to make his debut.

England opt to bat first in third test v India

LONDON :England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.

Jaiswal leads India to 98-2 in second test v England

BIRMINGHAM, England :India were 98-2 at lunch on the opening day of the second test against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday as Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 off 69 balls.

Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Take On Sarfaraz Khan Test Snub: "Management Feels He May Not..."

Cheteshwar Pujara has opened up on Sarfaraz Khan's snub from India's Test squad for the upcoming series against England. Sarfaraz didn't find a place in India's 18-man squad that was announced on Saturday, ahead of a five-match series starting June 20. Sarfaraz had travelled with the team to Australia as part of the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but he didn't play a single game. Pujara, who was one of the hopefuls over a potential Test return, said the selectors thought Sarfaraz might not succeed in England.

Karun Nair Breaks Silence After Being Handed India Comeback: "Was Awaiting..."

Back in the Indian team after a long gap of eight years, batter Karun Nair on Saturday expressed his delight and said he was "awaiting this call" after amassing big runs in the 2024-25 domestic season. Having last played in 2017, Nair was dropped from the team soon after becoming the second triple centurion in Tests from India. "Grateful to get back, happy and proud and fortunate. Found out like all of you found out (about his selection). Was eagerly awaiting the call, got a lot of messages from close ones," Nair said after playing a pivotal role in Delhi Capitals' six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the IPL here.

Preity Zinta Tears Into Third Umpire Over Unacceptable Mistake, Says "Karun Nair..."

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta wasn't a happy person after a defeat against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday all but cost her team a plce in the top 2 spots of the points table. PBKS needed to beat DC in order to keep the Qualifier 1 qualification hopes into their own hands but the defeat in the encounter now leaves them on the mercy of other franchises. For Zinta, who watched the match from closed quarters, said that a costly error by the third umpire in the match contributed to her team's defeat.

Karun Nair, India's Only Triple Centurion Other Than Virender Sehwag, Gets 2nd Chance After 8 Years

On December 10, 2022, a hurt Karun Nair wrote on his social media handles: ‘Dear cricket give me one more chance.' On May 24, 2025, cricket replied: ‘Dear Karun, you will get one more chance.' The 33-year-old Nair got that opportunity for a career re-launch through his selection to the 18-member Indian squad for next month's tour of England. It's an extraordinary tale of comeback, of persistence and willingness to grind it out in the disheartening obscurity of domestic cricket over eight years.

Why Axar Patel Is Not Playing For DC vs PBKS In IPL 2025 For 2nd Consecutive Match - Explained

Delhi Capitals stand-in captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl in their Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings here on Saturday. Karun Nair, who was on Saturday named in the Indian team for the Test series in England, returned to the DC playing XI. Regular captain Axar Patel is not playing yet again. While Faf du Plessis did not divulge the details on the reason behind Axar missing again, he had missed DC's previous match against Mumbai Indians as he was 'really sick'. That match took place on May 21. He had a bout of flu. It is very likely he hasn't recovered.

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Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair Continues To Knock On Selectors' Door, Slams Unbeaten Century For Vidarbha

India's Deep ruled out of fourth test, Kamboj set for debut

England opt to bat first in third test v India

Jaiswal leads India to 98-2 in second test v England

Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Take On Sarfaraz Khan Test Snub: "Management Feels He May Not..."

Karun Nair Breaks Silence After Being Handed India Comeback: "Was Awaiting..."

Preity Zinta Tears Into Third Umpire Over Unacceptable Mistake, Says "Karun Nair..."

Karun Nair, India's Only Triple Centurion Other Than Virender Sehwag, Gets 2nd Chance After 8 Years

Why Axar Patel Is Not Playing For DC vs PBKS In IPL 2025 For 2nd Consecutive Match - Explained