Karun Nair's impressive Ranji Trophy performance has earned him a spot in the India ‘A’ squad for the England tour, reigniting hopes for a national team comeback. Alongside Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead a team featuring experienced players and promising uncapped talents.
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