Karnataka batter Karun Nair has made a strong statement to the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa at home. The right-handed batter scored a century during the Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Goa on Day 2 Sunday, October 26 in Shimoga.
Nair was dropped from the squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which ended in a 2-0 victory. The veteran batter didn't retain his place in the squad after disappointing performances against England. He could not make an impact while constantly being shuffled in the middle order.
Karun Nair Sends Strong Message to Ajit Agarkar Ahead of South Africa Test SeriesKarnataka found themselves in a precarious position at 65/4 when Karun Nair came to the crease. Arjun Tendulkar put the home side under pressure with early breakthroughs. The situation deteriorated further as Karnataka slipped to 128/5, with Tendulkar claiming a third wicket.