Karun Nair celebrates to reach its half a century during the first day of the 5th test match vs England on oval (photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Karun Nair took advantage of his opportunities in the fifth and final test for oval and gained vital half -century under pressure to keep India over the water after a shaking start. Nair returned to playing XI after dropping the fourth test in Manchester, and showed gravel and peace in difficult conditions. India had problems in 83/3 when Nair walked in, and the team needed someone to calm the shifts. A 33 -year -old man did it, reached his fifty out of 89 balls with a clip from pillows to two escapes from Jacob Bethello. It was a quiet celebration, with an increase in the bat towards the dressing room, which recognized important knocks not only for the match but for his own career. This was Nair’s second highest test score, only for his iconic undefeated 303 against England in Chennai in 2016. This triple century set high expectations, but this last knocking was his first test in nearly nine years. More precisely, it was his first fifty in 3,148 days for things to go into context. This in itself is a milestone that can revive his journey of the red ball.
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On the stump 1st day, Nair stood on 52 undefeated and was part of the 51-running partnership with Washington Sundar, taking India to 204/6. With the series on the line and India, which followed 2-1, Naire’s efforts were an early reminder of his potential and endurance. At a heartfelt moment, the English Joe Root was seen to pay an Indian dough on his back and appreciated his efforts.
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With the painful goal of Captain Shaubman Gill from escaping to Sai Sudharsan and Raivndr Jadeja rejected by two unexplored balls of Josha’s language, India had trouble. Visitors have Karun Nair and Washington Sundar to thank for the exceeding 200-run stamps at the end of the game.
