Karun Nair scripted a memorable comeback at the Oval Test by scoring an unbeaten half-century, rescuing Team India on Day 1. But more than just a crucial knock, it marked the end of an incredible wait of 8 years and 227 days since his last Test fifty.

Interestingly, Karun isn't the only one with a long gap between Test half-centuries. Here are three players who waited even longer than him:

1. Parthiv Patel – 12 years, 43 days

Topping the list is India’s former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel, who endured the longest wait—over 12 years—to score a Test fifty after being dropped from the team. His patience and perseverance are legendary.
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2. Robin Peterson – 9 years, 289 days

The former South African all-rounder had to wait nearly a decade to reach the 50-run mark again in Tests. His next half-century came 9 years and 289 days after his previous one.
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3. Fawad Alam – Over 10 years

Although the exact gap isn’t mentioned here, Fawad Alam of Pakistan famously returned to the Test arena and scored fifties after a hiatus of over 10 years, making headlines for his remarkable comeback.

4. Karun Nair – 8 years, 227 days

And finally, Karun Nair—after 3146 days—broke his long silence with the bat in Tests. Fans now hope this is just the beginning, with expectations already building for a century in this very match.
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