India, May 16 -- Karun Nair's performance in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has been rewarded. The right-handed batter earned an India A call-up for the upcoming tour of England. The Men's Selection Committee on Friday named an 18-member squad led by Abhimanyu Easwaran. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan had a priceless reaction to Karun Nair's getting a place in the squad, as he referenced an old tweet of the 33-year-old.

In 2022, Karun Nair tweeted, "Dear cricket, give me one more chance," when he was left out of the Karnataka state team. Two years later, the right-hander changed his fortunes around as he went on a run-scoring spree for Vidarbha.

Nair finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy 2...