ENG vs IND 2025: Big setback for India, Karun Nair injured before Headingley Test

Karun Nair

Indian batsman Karun Nair is going to return to Test cricket after almost eight years

Indian batsman Karun Nair is going to return to Test cricket after almost eight years. He will be seen playing in the series against England. He is expected to play in the first Test starting at Headingley. However, bad news has come about him. He got injured during practice at Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday. But his injury is not serious.

In fact, Nair, who is hoping to play his first Test match since 2017, was hit on his ribs by a fast ball from fast bowler Prasidh Krishna during the net session. He looked in a little pain due to this injury. But he started batting again soon. Later after the batting session, he showed the support staff and team members the place where the ball hit him.

There was a time when Karun Nair was considered the star of the future. He became the second Indian player to score a triple century in Tests, but despite his brilliant performance, he was dropped from the team. However, he performed solidly in the 2024-25 domestic season. Recently, Nair scored a double century in the India A vs England Lions series.

Karun Nair: England announces playing XI

At the same time, England have announced their playing XI for the first Test match against India at Headingley from Friday. All-rounder Chris Woakes is returning to the team for the first time since December. At the same time, fast bowler Brydon Carse will play his first Test on home soil.

England’s playing XI for the first Test against India

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

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