During the net session on June 18, Indian batter Karun Nair suffered a minor injury scare while facing pacer Prasidh Krishna. Krishna bowled a sharp short delivery that rose awkwardly and struck Nair on the waist, causing him visible discomfort.
Nair immediately paused his batting and was seen grimacing in pain, prompting a brief stoppage in the session.Thankfully, the situation did not escalate. After receiving some basic medical attention, Nair appeared to be in a better state and continued his net practice.
According to a report by Revsports, the blow was not serious enough to rule him out of action, offering some relief to fans and team management alike.Despite this incident, the bigger question remains about Karun Nair’s place in the Test squad.
With intense competition for middle-order spots, his comeback to the playing XI is far from guaranteed. During the pre-match press conference, the Indian vice-captain confirmed that he would be batting at number 5, with captain Shubman Gill taking the number 4 spot.
This batting order leaves KL Rahul likely to resume his role as an opener, a position he held during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He is expected to partner with the dynamic Jasprit Bumrah, who continues to impress with his evolving batting capabilities.
However, the number 3 slot remains undecided, with the team still weighing options.Names like Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran are also in contention, making the team selection a complex puzzle. With so many talented contenders, the management faces a tough challenge in deciding the final XI.
The incident where Karun Nair got hit at the nets by a delivery from @prasidh43 @RohanDC98 #ENGvsIND #Headingley pic.twitter.com/xGMsiSF8PA
— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) June 18, 2025
Karun Nair’s hopes of a comeback may hinge not just on form but also on how the team balances experience with emerging talent.