Mon Jan 13 17:43:21 UTC 2025: ## Forgotten Cricketer Karun Nair Back in the Spotlight After Stunning Vijay Hazare Trophy Performance

**Mumbai, India** – Karun Nair, the Indian cricketer who famously scored a triple-century on his Test debut only to be mysteriously dropped from the team, is making headlines again. His exceptional performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has reignited debate about his inexplicable omission from the national team.

Nair has amassed a staggering 664 runs in the tournament, including four consecutive centuries, leading Vidarbha to the semi-finals. His scores of 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122* represent the most runs scored in List A cricket history without being dismissed. This remarkable feat has put him back on the selectors’ radar, according to reports.

Nair’s career trajectory has long been a source of frustration for fans and commentators alike. After his triple-century against England in 2016, he played only five more Tests before being dropped in 2017. This decision has been criticized by former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who recently compared Nair’s situation to that of Abhimanyu Easwaran’s exclusion from the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Speaking to Lallantop, Uthappa lambasted the selection committee, suggesting that the process is marred by favoritism and regional biases. He highlighted the inconsistent selection of Ravichandran Ashwin for the World Test Championship finals as further evidence of this issue. Uthappa pointed to a “cultural politics” within the selection process, suggesting that certain regions and players enjoy preferential treatment. He cited the existence of strong “lobbies” representing different states such as Karnataka, Mumbai, Delhi, Gujarat, and Punjab.

Nair’s resurgence in the Vijay Hazare Trophy underscores the ongoing debate surrounding India’s selection policies. His remarkable performance raises the question: Will the selectors finally give him a second chance to prove his mettle on the international stage?

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