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**Nair Promoted But Fails to Capitalize as India Battles England in Second Test**

**Birmingham, UK** – Karun Nair retained his place in the Indian playing XI for the second Test against England and was surprisingly promoted to number three in the batting order, replacing Sai Sudharsan. However, Nair failed to make the most of the opportunity, falling for 31 in the first innings after a promising start.

India lost opener KL Rahul early, dismissed by Chris Woakes for a meager 2 runs after a laborious 26-ball stay. Nair then joined Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease and the pair built a solid 80-run partnership. Nair looked comfortable, striking five boundaries during his 50-ball innings. However, his innings was cut short by Brydon Carse, who induced an edge caught by Harry Brook.

At the other end, Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive form, notching up his half-century in just 59 balls, laced with 10 boundaries. At lunch on day one, India stood at 98 for 2, with Jaiswal unbeaten on 62.

**In other news:** The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan in 2025 will be celebrated on August 9th. Auspicious timings for performing the ritual will start at 5:35 AM and end at 1:24 PM due to absence of Bhadra, the shadow which is regarded inauspicious for Rakhdi celebration, a welcome change compared to previous years, allowing sisters to tie the Rakhi without any worries. Bhadra Kaal begins on August 8th at 2:12 PM and ends on August 9th at 1:52 AM.

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