Nair, despite averaging 752 in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, failed to make the cut as India announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Saturday

Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

Despite having a sensational run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, Karun Nair has missed out on India’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Nair stitched a dream return, scoring 725 runs in just seven innings at a jaw-dropping average of 752, leading Vidarbha to the summit clash against Karnataka.

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Despite an impressive run in domestic cricket, including a remarkable undefeated streak in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair was not selected for India's Champions Trophy squad. The decision, announced by Chairman Ajit Agarkar,

Former India captain Virat Kohli was recently featured in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he scored 190 runs in five Test matches.

India were nine wickets down with another 32 runs away from staving a follow-on. After most of the three days gone in the rain, Australia could win the game only by dismissing India early and try to win the Test with the series hanging 1-1.