New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Karun Nair gave a detailed explanation about the hard yards he had put in to earn a seat during India's recently concluded tour of England and relive his dream of representing the nation in the whites.

After a record-shattering 303* to eight years on the sidelines, Nair's journey echoes patience, grit and resilience. After almost a decade, Nair stormed into the Indian Test side in the aftermath of his prolific form. From India's domestic circuit to England's County Championship, Nair left no stone unturned to overturn the selectors' minds.

During his exile, he signed up for a stint with Northamptonshire. He featured in 10 matches and 14 innings, Nair scored 736 runs at a stellar average of 56.61. His impressive tal...