Karun Nair's Comeback Story in Test Cricket
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
Karun Nair's journey back to Test cricket after facing setbacks in his career, including being dropped from the India side and Karnataka's Ranji Trophy squad.
Key quotes
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'After missing the entire domestic season, he was very upset. He came to me and asked, 'What do I do? I will do whatever it takes,'' recalls Vijayakumar Madyalkar, Nair's long-time coach.
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