In the seven games he has played so far in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair has been in outstanding form, averaging 664. The captain of Vidarbha is on an incredible run, and his team is just two victories away from taking home their first trophy in India’s top List A competition.
According to certain reports, Karun Nair is also not on the selectors’ radar, which has left some experts wondering why the 33-year-old batter hasn’t been selected by the team despite his outstanding domestic circuit results. Harbhajan Singh, a former cricket player for India, is one of the experts who has discussed Nair. He also questioned the selection process and why they had dropped a guy who had produced a triple century on first Test match.
“I’m examining his numbers. He pitched six innings, stayed in the game five times, and averaged 664 runs in 2024–2025. Additionally, he has a 120 strike rate. They don’t choose him either. Harbhajan stated on his YouTube channel, “It’s unfair.”
Many are chosen based only on two games, while others are chosen solely on the IPL. So why does he have different rules? It’s said that Virat and Rohit are not performing well, and you’re sending them to Ranji. But why are you neglecting the people who are playing Ranji and scoring runs? When are these people going to perform? This is where they are scoring runs. How he was discarded after a triple-century eluded me. “I find it frustrating that nobody discusses players like him,” the former world champion continued.
Various players have distinct rules: Harbhajan Singh
The cricket player-turned-commentator has even gone so far as to express frustration with the current Vidarbha captain’s selection, saying that different players are subject to various regulations and pointing out that Nair looks and dresses simply.
He travelled with the team to England, but he was unable to play. They actually sent in a player from India for the fifth Test, I believe it was Hanuma Vihari, who took Nair’s place. Tell me the cause of this. Does it make sense? said Harbhajan.
Different persons should be subject to different rules, which shouldn’t be the case. I take it you have to play him while they are scoring runs? Are you not choosing him because he doesn’t wear expensive clothing or have tattoos? Is he not a hard worker? He went on to say.
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