Team India suffered a dramatic batting collapse on Day 3 of the Guwahati Test against South Africa. From a promising 95/1, the Indian innings crashed to 122/7 in the first innings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. As fans and analysts expressed concern over India’s sudden downfall, a cryptic social media post by batsman Karun Nair added to the buzz.

A promising start, followed by a sudden collapse
South Africa piled up 489 runs in their first innings. In reply, India began strongly with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul stitching together a 65-run partnership for the opening wicket. Even after the first dismissal, the scoreboard looked steady at 95/1. However, what followed was a complete collapse, with the middle order falling apart under relentless South African bowling pressure.

Karun Nair’s emotional reaction
As India’s batting struggled on home turf, Karun Nair posted a reflective message on X. His words quickly went viral among cricket fans.

He wrote:
“Some conditions carry a feel you know by heart — and the silence of not being out there adds its own sting.”

Fans interpreted this as a subtle expression of frustration and longing from Nair, who has been performing consistently in domestic cricket but did not find a place in India’s squad for this Test series.

Dropped again after comeback
Nair made his comeback to the Indian Test squad during the England tour earlier this year—his first international appearance in nearly eight years. However, after an underwhelming series, he was dropped once more. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar later remarked that the team had expected more from a player of Nair’s calibre during the England tour.

With India struggling and Nair’s form strong in domestic cricket, his post has rekindled debates over selection decisions and missed opportunities.