Sunil Gavaskar cites performance of two Indian players as reason behind Karun Nair’s exclusion from India’s Champions League 2025 squad.
Soon the Indian team for the upcoming announcement 2025 winner cup It has sparked controversy, especially about its stigma Karun Nair. Although it has a sensational appearance in it Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25Neer’s name is missing from the group. Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar He also shared his insights on why the talent didn’t make the cut, even after his stellar performance.
Karun Nair’s amazing performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Nair was no exception during the Vijay Hazare Trophy where he showed remarkable consistency with the bat. Representing Vidarbha, Nair amassed an impressive 779 runs in eight matches, including five centuries. His brilliant run saw him top the run charts of the tournament, and though Vidarbha lost at home Karnataka led by Mayank Agarwal in the final He was named player of the series. His performance raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about his possible inclusion in India’s Champions Trophy squad.
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Sunil Gavaskar explains the reason behind Karun Nair’s exclusion.
Despite Nair’s undeniable talent, his name was absent from India’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Cricket legend Gavaskar gave his insight into the selection decision. He explained that Nair’s exclusion stemmed from considerations of team balance and player roles. Gavaskar said the two players in the team had well-established roles and their strong performances in recent tournaments made it a challenge to accommodate Nair in the team.
“Where does he fit in? They could have taken the place of KL Rahul and Shreyas Ayer. KL will play the role of second wicketkeeper-batsman for this team, and his performance in the 2023 World Cup has been impressive. I don’t think the Indian cricket team played much ODI cricket after that. Shreyas Iyer has also done a good job in the format. That is why Karun Nair was not selected.” the former India captain told SportsTalk (via Sports Insider)
