Mumbai, June 5 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind Karun Nair, who has earned a recall to the national Test squad following a standout domestic season with Vidarbha in 2024-25. Nair's consistent performances in domestic cricket have impressed the selectors, and Gambhir believes his experience will be crucial on England tour.

"It's just great for domestic cricket," Gambhir said in the pre-departure press conference.

"All the youngsters will know its importance. If you keep doing well there, doors are never shut for you," he added.

Nair, who last played a Test for India in 2017, scored heavily in the domestic circuit. He was brilliant in the recent unofficial Test for India A against the England Lions, scorin...