Karun Nair fulfilled Virat Kohli's absence, ensured no one missed Rohit Sharma: Twitter reacts to batter's failure vs ENG

Team India batter Karun Nair once again struggled to score big during the second innings of the ongoing second Test match against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The right-handed batter failed to convert a decent start into a half-century during the first session on the fourth day (Saturday, July 5).

The Men in Blue resumed the day's play at 64/1 with KL Rahul (28) and Karun Nair (7) at the crease. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Josh Tongue in the final session of the third day. England bowler Brydon Carse provided an early breakthrough for his team by dismissing Karun Nair in the eighth over of the day.

Karun Nair Once Again Struggles to Convert Start into a Big Score

Karun Nair, who batted at No. 6 in the series opener, was promoted in the batting order for the contest. The right-handed batter departed after scoring 26 runs off 46 balls, including five boundaries. Nair played a drive, but the ball took the outside edge and Jamie Smith took a clean catch to his right.

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The Karnataka-born cricketer scored 31 runs off 50 balls during the first innings. He recorded scores of 0 and 20 during the first Test match. Karun got another chance to prove himself, but the batter failed to impress the team management in his four innings during the ongoing series against England.

Fans React as Karun Nair is Dismissed for 26 in India's Second Innings

Nair crossed the 30-run mark only twice in his career, with the first being his unbeaten 303-run knock against England in 2016. His inability to capitalize has disappointed many fans, who expected more from the batter.

Karun Nair perfectly fulfilled the absence of Virat Kohli 😍👌

— Saebeee… (@think___strong) July 5, 2025

Karun Nair time to announce retirement brother...
You got chances and you were not up to the mark accept it ..
Time for Sai Sudarshan in place of Karun Nair ahead of the 3rd Test#ENGvIND

— Abhishek Bharati (@TECxBEN) July 5, 2025

Karun Nair making sure that no one missing Rohit Sharma from test cricket 🥹 whether its batting or appearance 😭 https://t.co/gQZEwb6k27

— harshini.py (@harshi_aa) July 5, 2025

Karun Nair's top three innings in test:
- 303 (381)*
- 31 (50)
- 26(46) pic.twitter.com/uMgykN3Y4n

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 5, 2025

And they dropped Sai for fraud Karun Nair pic.twitter.com/YJPfjeuBDZ

— 🜲 (@HereforVK18) July 5, 2025

karun nair and getting out before hitting 30, match made in hell pic.twitter.com/KUdr2ANJpj

— moonchild⁷ (@idyllicallyiris) July 5, 2025

Karun Nair 🙏 pic.twitter.com/CXa3dnk92c

— miss granger🦢 (@mogupaglu) July 5, 2025

when life gives you another chance, be mayank agarwal not karun nair pic.twitter.com/KMCr76Vb4Q

— sir jacob bethell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@bet_helll) July 5, 2025

Karun Nair: Dear Cricket, Please give me one more chance

Cricket: pic.twitter.com/Ta6GQMtbsU

— Binod (@wittybinod) July 5, 2025

How these Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair sneaked into the XI when Gaikwad and Easwaran were ahead in pecking order 1-2 years back is still beyond my comprehension. pic.twitter.com/bW4dT69GYS

— Max Unwell (@thalaterritory) July 5, 2025

Dear Karun Nair, give us one more chance … to cheer you 🥲

— Piyush Sharma (@misterpiyush) July 5, 2025

Mohammed Siraj Pick of the Bowlers for India on Day 3 at Edgbaston

India tightened their grip on the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Day 3, July 4. After securing a significant 180-run first-innings lead, the visitors ended the day at 64/1 in their second innings.

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in the same over to reduce the hosts to 84/5. However, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith added a 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. Brook scored 158 off 234 balls, including 17 fours and a six, while Smith remained unbeaten on 184.

Akash Deep broke the partnership by dismissing Brook with the second new ball. Siraj then ran through the tail, finishing with figures of 6/70, while Akash Deep ended with 4/88. England lost their last five wickets for just 20 runs and were bowled out for 407. India negotiated 13 overs before stumps.

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