Karun Nair Expresses Disappointment Over Team Selection
Indian cricketer Karun Nair has openly criticized the Team India management, including head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. After being part of the England series, Nair was dropped for the West Indies series, and he expressed that he deserved to stay in the team.
In a recent interview, Nair said he was hurt by the decision to drop him and that he had performed well in domestic cricket for the last two years, which earned him his comeback. However, being removed after just one series felt unfair to him.
Nair’s Statement Against Selectors
Nair openly stated that he should have been given more chances to prove himself. He said,
“I performed consistently in Ranji Trophy for two years, and that’s why I got selected. But removing me after one series is completely wrong.”
These comments are seen as direct criticism of the selection committee and the coach, both of whom decide player selections for Team India.
Agarkar’s Response to the Situation
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar had earlier commented that Nair’s performance during the England series did not meet expectations. He said,
“We expected better performance from Karun Nair. The kind of impact we were hoping for did not come.”
According to reports, this was one of the main reasons Nair was dropped from the team before the West Indies series.
Nair’s Recent Performance
In his recent Test outings, Karun Nair scored 205 runs in 8 innings with an average of around 25.6 and just one fifty. His performance didn’t match the expectations of the selectors, leading to his exclusion from the next squad.
Despite his past fame for scoring a triple century in Test cricket, Nair has struggled to perform consistently in both international and IPL matches.
The Reality of Nair’s Career
Nair’s 300-run innings remains his biggest career highlight, but apart from that, his international record has been underwhelming. He has failed to maintain consistent form, and his IPL performances have also been irregular — often shining in one match and failing in the next.
Many experts now agree that the decision by Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to look ahead and build a new team was the right move, as Nair doesn’t seem to fit into India’s long-term plans anymore.
Conclusion
Karun Nair’s public statement shows rare open criticism from a current Indian player towards the coach and selectors. However, his recent performance numbers do not strongly support his case. With Team India focusing on new talents, it seems Nair’s international future remains uncertain.
