Sat Jan 18 09:18:15 UTC 2025: ## Karun Nair’s Stellar Vijay Hazare Trophy Performance Garners Sachin Tendulkar’s Praise; Selection for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Debated
**Visakhapatnam, Jan 18, 2025** – Karun Nair’s exceptional performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has sparked a debate about his potential inclusion in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The right-handed batsman amassed a staggering 752 runs in just eight matches, including five centuries and seven unbeaten innings. His impressive captaincy also led Vidarbha to the final of the tournament for the first time.
This outstanding achievement has drawn praise from cricketing legends, most notably Sachin Tendulkar, who lauded Nair’s dedication and hard work on social media. Tendulkar tweeted his admiration, highlighting the exceptional feat of scoring five centuries in only seven innings and urging Nair to continue his impressive form.
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly advocated for Nair’s selection, while former cricketer Dinesh Karthik expressed skepticism about Nair’s chances of a comeback. Nair himself expressed his desire to represent India again, stating that it remains his ultimate goal.
Nair’s last international appearance was in 2017. In his six Test matches for India, he scored 374 runs, including a memorable triple-century (303). However, his two ODI appearances yielded only 46 runs.
The BCCI is scheduled to announce the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday. The selection will be revealed by captain Rohit Sharma along with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The participation of key pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently dealing with back pain, remains uncertain. Nair’s inclusion in the squad, in light of his recent success, is a topic of considerable discussion within the cricketing world.
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