For Karuna Naira, there was no waking up every morning just about routine – it was a purpose. “My first idea every day was:” I want to play again test cricket for India. “This belief kept me running,” he said in a sincere video shared BCCI before the first test against England. Nair, who last played the test match in 2017, spent years out of attention. Yet hunger never disappeared. “There were times when I was just watching everyone on TV, wondering when I had a chance again. So when I walked into the dressing room and saw everyone for the first time, it hit me – I’m back.”The return feels poetic. Nair was part of the team during the Indian English tour in 2018, but did not play. Now, almost eight years after his latest test appearance, he is back and the opponent of England is again. The settings may have changed, but the hunger remains the same. It is more than a return for Nair; It is a chance to finally rewrite the chapter that remained unfinished.
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It attributes its mental growth for its revival. “I became more patient and forgiving myself. I learned to enjoy little things and stay faithful to who I am.”
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Quiz: Who is the IPL player? Playing together with state teammates Kl Rahul and Prazidh Krishna adds a layer of comfort. “We grew up together. It’s nice to have familiar faces on this way.” With the silent determination, Nair signed, “Hi, this is Karun Nair and I’m ready to go.”
