Star Indian batter Karun Nair has responded to his exclusion from India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies, saying he has little to comment on the decision. Speaking from Bengaluru, Nair reflected on his recent performances in England, where he scored 205 runs across four Tests at an average of 25.62. While he didn’t register a big hundred, he believes he contributed meaningfully to the team.

“Yes, I did expect the selection. I don’t know what to say. No words. I don’t have many comments to make. It is tough for me to answer,” Karun Nair told The Times of India.

Despite inconsistent returns during the England tour, Nair was given a chance in the fifth Test at The Oval, where he top-scored with 57 in India’s first innings of 224. He emphasised that his contribution in that match was significant, highlighting his efforts to support the team.

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“You should probably ask the selectors what they’re thinking. Only thing is, in the last Test also, I got a 50 when no one else scored in the first innings. I thought I contributed to the team and especially in the last game that we won,” Karun Nair added.

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar clarified the rationale behind Nair’s omission, stating that the batter did not make full use of opportunities, scoring just one half-century in eight innings during the England tour. Agarkar further noted that Devdutt Padikkal was preferred due to his current form and consistency.

“We feel Padikkal offers a little bit more at this point, and I wish we could give everyone 15 or 20 Tests. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way,” Ajit Agarkar said.

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On the selection of Sai Sudharsan over Nair despite similar performances in England, Agarkar explained: “It’s a little bit about continuity. There were a few changes at No.3 because of the combination that we played.”

The West Indies series, starting in Ahmedabad on October 2, will now proceed without Nair and Easwaran, with India opting to back a combination focused on form and continuity.