Veteran Batter Karun Nair Dropped from Indian Test Squad Despite Domestic Success

In a surprising move, the Indian cricket selectors have decided to drop veteran batter Karun Nair from the national Test squad. Nair, who is 31 years old, had made a comeback to the Indian team after eight long years, thanks to his impressive domestic performances.

Last season, Nair had switched to Vidarbha, where he played a key role in helping the team lift the prestigious Ranji Trophy. His strong form at the domestic level had earned him another chance in the Indian Test side, as they toured England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy earlier this year.

However, Nair's performances in the four Tests he played in England were not up to the mark, with just one half-century to show for his efforts. Agarkar, the selector, felt that this was not enough to warrant another opportunity for Nair in the Indian team.

As a result, Nair has been dropped from the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies at home. The selectors have instead opted for younger options like Devdutt Padikkal, who they believe offer more versatility to the team.

Meanwhile, Karnataka's cricketing legacy continues to shine. The state's U-19 team will be led by Anvay Dravid, the son of India's head coach and legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid. Anvay was the team's top scorer in the previous edition and will now captain a promising group of young cricketers.

Karnataka's senior team, led by Mayank Agarwal, will also be in action soon, as they take on defending champions Saurashtra in the opening match of the Ranji Trophy season.