Karun Nair Returns, Abhimanyu Easwaran Set For Debut: 7 Players To Watch As Shubman Gill Leads India In England Test Series 2025
As India gears up for the much-anticipated Test series against England in June 2025, the spotlight is not just on the challenge of playing in swinging English conditions but also on a new generation of cricketers ready to prove their mettle. With senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired, this tour brings a golden opportunity for rising talents and comeback hopefuls. Here's a look at 7 players to watch closely during the series:
Jun 15, 2025, 10:20 AM IST
India's Likely Playing XI For 1st Test Against England: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul As Openers, This Batter To Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4
The Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series against England. With Shubman Gill as the new Test captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, India are all set to enter the transition phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The first Test between India and England is set to be played from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected to field a balanced playing XI, leveraging English conditions.
Here's India’s likely Playing XI for the 1st Test against England:
Jun 07, 2025, 23:06 PM IST
4 Players Who Could Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4 Spot In Tests For India Against England: Karun Nair, Shubman Gill And...
The Shubman Gill-led India will play a five-match Test series in England, starting June 20, 2025. During the all-important series, India will have to find an ideal batter for No. 4 spot as a replacement of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket on May 12. Based on recent performances, domestic records, and suitability to English conditions, India have many talented batters, who could replace Kohli at No. 4 spot in the playing XI.
Here are four players who could replace Kohli at No. 4 spot in the Indian Test team:
Jun 07, 2025, 20:03 PM IST
KL Rahul Slams Century In Unofficial Test, Boosts Hopes Ahead Of England Series
KL Rahul's century against the England Lions shows his form on English soil, boosting the hopes of the batting line-up ahead of the England tour.
Jun 07, 2025, 10:25 AM IST
Karun Nair Almost Confirms No.4 Spot In Team India's Test Side With 186-Run Knock On Day 1 Of India A vs England Lions Match
Karun Nair’s unbeaten 186, supported by fifties from Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, powered India A to a dominant 409/3 against England Lions on Day 1, bolstering his case for a Test comeback.
May 31, 2025, 08:49 AM IST
IPL 2025: Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi Lead Delhi Capitals To Six-Wicket Win Over Punjab Kings
The star of the night was 21-year-old Sameer Rizvi, who struck a brilliant unbeaten half-century to steer DC home, finishing the match in style with a maximum over long-on.
India's Test Squad For England: Shubman As Captain, Shami Misses Out, Karun Returns, Bumrah's Fitness; Who's In, Who's Out And Why - All You Need To Know
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in England from June 20. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named as deputy.
B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have been picked in India's Test squad for the first time while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have made their comebacks. However, there was no place for Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan in the India squad for the England tour.
Let's take a look at the major takeaways from India's Test squad for England:
May 24, 2025, 20:07 PM IST
BCCI Announces India 'A' Squad For England Tour: Abhimanyu Easwaran Named Captain, Karun Nair Returns; Check Full List Of Players
Abhimanyu Easwaran to lead India A against England A while Karun Nair has also been named in the squad.
May 16, 2025, 22:12 PM IST
Basit Ali Hails Karun Nair’s Masterclass Against Bumrah: 'Haven’t Seen Anything Like This In Years'
Karun Nair impressed with a stunning 89 off 40 balls against MI, dominating Jasprit Bumrah with ease. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali praised Nair's fearless strokeplay, calling him a "very big player".
Apr 14, 2025, 18:42 PM IST
'I Had The Confidence That...': Karun Nair Opens Up On IPL Return After His Heroics In MI vs DC Clash
Grabbing his first opportunity of the season with both hands, Karun Nair hit a superb 40-ball 89 while chasing a target of 206, but it went in vain as DC ended on 193 in 19 overs to go down by 12 runs to Mumbai Indians.
Apr 14, 2025, 15:58 PM IST
IPL 2025: Karn Sharma Overshadows Karun Nair As Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals By 12 Runs
Chasing a target of 206, Karun Nair's brilliant 40-ball-89 went in vain as Delhi Capitals, who were cruising along at 119 for one just after the halfway stage, ended on 193 in 19 overs after an eventful penultimate over which saw three run outs and two boundaries.
Apr 14, 2025, 01:11 AM IST
‘Excited To Join The Side’: Karun Nair Ready To Prove His Worth In IPL 2025
The unbeaten 132 on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala was his fourth ton in the tournament, where he amassed 860 runs at 57.33.
Mar 16, 2025, 19:52 PM IST
Axar Patel To Virender Sehwag: Full List Of Captains For Delhi Capitals In IPL History
India all-rounder Axar Patel has been named the captain of the Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Before Axar, many big names of the cricket world have led Delhi in the history of IPL.
Here's a full list of captains for Delhi Capitals in IPL:
Mar 14, 2025, 12:06 PM IST
Ranji Trophy Final: Karun Nair Hits Century, Vidarbha In Commanding Position Against Kerala
Earlier in the day, Vidarbha’s second innings began on a shaky note, losing both openers inside 2.2 overs. First-time finalists Kerala were bowled out for 342 on day three, conceding a 37-run first-innings lead.
Mar 01, 2025, 16:35 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair Achieves Massive Feat, Scores 8000 Runs During Vidarbha vs Kerala Final
On the back of a successful run for Karnataka, Nair ended up playing for India and even became the second Indian player to hit a triple century in Tests. Nair achieved this feat in 2016-17 after Virender Sehwag when he amassed an unbeaten 303 against England in Chennai.
Feb 26, 2025, 15:28 PM IST
‘You Have To Keep Dreaming’: Karun Nair’s Honest Admission After Not Getting Picked For Champions Trophy
The Indian team chief selector Ajit Agarkar also spoke about Karun Nair’s brilliant batting during the Champions Trophy squad announcement.
Jan 21, 2025, 12:33 PM IST
EXPLAINED: Why Karun Nair, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson Were Not Picked In India Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
Mohammed Siraj and Karun Nair were the standout absentees in the India's squad announced by chief selector Ajit Agarkar for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
Jan 18, 2025, 21:30 PM IST
‘JUSTICE FOR KARUN NAIR’: Fans In Frenzy After BCCI Snubs Vidarbha Batter
The right-hand batter has smashed 752 runs so far in the Vijay Hazare Trophy while playing for Vidarbha.
Jan 18, 2025, 16:52 PM IST
From Karun Nair To Mayank Agarwal: List Of Batters With Most Runs In Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024- 25
Young batter Siddhesh Ashok Veer has hammered 520 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25.
Jan 18, 2025, 12:05 PM IST
From 'Dear Cricket Give Me Another Chance' To Average Of 752: The Curious Case Of Karun Nair - In Pics
Karun Nair's cricketing career has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, filled with moments of brilliance and bitter disappointments. From the euphoric highs of scoring a historic triple century in Test cricket to the crushing lows of being dropped from the Indian team, Nair’s journey reflects the unpredictability and harsh realities of professional sports. Despite facing adversity and being written off by many, his unwavering determination and love for the game have led him to a remarkable comeback. Today, as he scores century after century in domestic cricket, Nair’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of a dream that refuses to die.
Jan 17, 2025, 10:00 AM IST