IND vs SA 2025: Karun Nair Drops Cryptic Message on X After India’s Top-Order Crumbles in Guwahati
Karun Nair posts cryptic tweet after India’s collapse in Guwahati Test, raising fresh questions about team selection
India’s top order crumbled again in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, and Karun Nair’s timely and cryptic post on social media has added a fresh twist to the ongoing debate around selection and missed chances.
India had a painful opening session on Day 3. Four wickets fell in a hurry and the team crawled to just 102 runs. They now trail South Africa by a huge 387 runs, putting them in a difficult position.
Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja also fell cheaply. With no one able to hold the innings together, fans reacted strongly online and questions around bench strength began to surface.
At that moment, Karun Nair posted a message that many felt was aimed at the selectors. He wrote, “Some conditions carry a feel you know by heart, and the silence of not being out there adds its own sting.” The timing made his words sound like a comment on India’s collapse.
Nair has been out of the national team for years, but he has been in outstanding form in domestic cricket. He has scored 602 runs in seven Ranji Trophy innings this season at an average of 100.33. He is also the fourth-highest run-scorer of the tournament.
His performance has impressed many former players, who believe he deserves another look. Fans have also argued that players in such rich form should not be ignored when the national team faces tough situations like this one.
Nair was once seen as a bright prospect for India. However, after a quiet tour of England, he found himself dropped from the squad. Since then, he has been working his way back through strong domestic performances.
His post after India’s collapse felt like a reminder that he is ready and hungry to return. While he did not directly mention the team or selectors, the message was clear to many followers.
Nair is now set to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from November 26. Another good run in the T20 tournament will only strengthen his case for a comeback.
