IND vs ENG: ‘He can bat all day like Dravid, Laxman, Pujara’ – Former India cricketer backs Karun Nair’s comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

Karun Nair (Pic credit score: ICC)

As India put together for the opening Test of the 5-match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy sequence in opposition to England, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has thrown his assist behind Karun Nair, who is ready to return to the Test enviornment after an eight-12 months hiatus.Kaif, talking on his YouTube channel, praised Nair’s pink-ball temperament and home consistency, likening him to legendary Indian batters Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Cheteshwar Pujara for his skill to play lengthy innings.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Karun Nair can do the same work. He has a complete game. He plays big innings in Ranji and is coming on the back of consistent runs. He can play for an entire day,” stated Kaif.

“The batter who has the ability to score runs by playing grounded shots is one who plays full day. You must also have the ability to leave balls.”

Nair, who scored a historic triple-century in opposition to England in 2016, has battled by way of years of being missed regardless of a robust home file. His comeback is being seen as a key half of India’s transitional section publish the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket.Kaif additionally recognized Sai Sudharsan as one other batter within the Dravid-Pujara mould, applauding his threat-free strategy and all-round method.“Sai Sudharsan, I have seen him, he looks like a complete batter. He takes less risk, has solid defense, plays spin and fast bowling very well. He is a complete package,” Kaif stated.“In a format like IPL, he has scored by playing ground strokes in all matches. I think he can be a future Pujara or Rahul Dravid.”

Kaif additional provided his choose for India’s fourth quick-bowling possibility within the first Test, backing Nitish Reddy over the skilled Shardul Thakur, citing Reddy’s batting skill and up to date pink-ball exploits.“I think Nitish Reddy will be the fourth fast bowler because he will also bat at No. 8. He can come after Jadeja. He scored a century in Australia and he can come and pick up one or two wickets,” Kaif added.