Karun Nair's Double Ton Boosts India Test Hopes

Karun Nair scored a double century for India A against the England Lions in Canterbury, reaching the milestone in 272 balls with 26 boundaries and a six. His innings comes as India seeks to fill Test spots vacated by retired veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, ahead of the five-Test series in England starting June 20. Nair's performance, alongside his previous triple-century against England and recent domestic form, has made him a leading contender for the No. 3 batting position. Sarfaraz Khan also impressed with a score of 92, adding to the competition for places. The partnership between Nair and Sarfaraz helped stabilize India A after early losses, with further support from Dhruv Jurel. Nair's technical skill and English playing experience have increased debate over India's final Test lineup.