Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00am on 31 May 2025,Saturday Sports
Karun Nair announced his return to red-ball cricket with a superb century for India A against England Lions, kickstarting the England tour in style. On a tricky seaming pitch, Nair struck a composed hundred off just over 150 balls, rescuing India A from a precarious 38/2. Partnering with Sarfaraz Khan, who smashed an aggressive 92, the duo stitched a 181-run stand to tilt momentum in India's favor. Nair’s fluent knock reignites hopes for a full Test comeback, while Sarfaraz's performance made a strong case for national selection. Dhruv Jurel also chipped in, steadying the innings late on Day 1. (PC: HT)
