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Karun Nair turned the heads of every person in the course of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, slamming a surprising 779 runs in eight innings, together with 5 centuries. The 33-year-old’s astonishing performances for Vidarbha even raised the query of whether or not he ought to be chosen as a wildcard in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Nevertheless, the spectacular type ended up coming too late, as he did not make the minimize for the 15-man squad. India vice-captain Shubman Gill gave his two cents on Karun Nair’s non-selection.
Gill confused the significance of continuity to make sure a safe workforce surroundings relatively than making frequent adjustments primarily based on home performances.
“Karun had a great Vijay Hazare Trophy, but that doesn’t mean the current players should be dropped. They have also performed well to reach this stage.
“We’ve got misplaced just one sport within the World Cups. The gamers within the squad have contributed considerably, and whereas it is unlucky for these excelling in home cricket who weren’t picked, fixed chopping and altering will have an effect on gamers’ confidence. With out continuity, we are able to by no means construct a powerful workforce.
England are a very good facet, this collection is necessary
The three ODIs towards England are the final little bit of preparation the Indian workforce will get earlier than the Champions Trophy, beginning February 19.
The 0-2 collection loss to Sri Lanka in August was the final time India performed ODIs final yr.
“We are playing against a good side. We are not taking these three ODIs as a practice for Champions Trophy as it is a very important series for us and we are looking to dominate and win this series like any other series.”
India thrashed England 4-1 within the recently-concluded T20I collection, however the ODIs would see the return of seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The primary sport takes place on the Vidarbha Cricket Affiliation Stadium on February 6.
With PTI inputs
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