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News18
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Must Be Crying...': BCCI Blasted For Treating Karun Nair Like 'Tissue Paper'
Last Updated: Karun Nair is back in India's Test squad eight years after having last played international cricket. When Karun Nair peeled off a Test triple-century in 2016, a feat only one Indian before him had managed, it was an announcement of his prodigious talent. That he managed to do it in just the third Test of his fledgling international career, was a grand achievement in itself. However, as luck would have it, Nair managed to make only three more Test appearances before falling off the selectors' radar. On Saturday, as Ajit Agarkar, chairman of BCCI's men's selection committee, announced Nair's name as one of the members of the 18-man India squad for the England Test tour, it was the culmination of an eight-year-long wait for the talented batter. During this time, Nair scored a truckload of runs at the domestic level, switched from Karnataka to Vidarbha and helped his new side to title triumph in the Ranji Trophy – the country's top-flight domestic competition. In less than a month, he might again don the Test whites, a sweet fruit of his hard labour. advetisement Nair's childhood coach B Shivanand cannot fathom why Nair was punished despite hitting a historic triple ton just three Tests into his India career. 'I don't know what the thinking was behind his ouster," Shivanand told 'I believe it was the triple ton. Success often comes at a cost. After (Virender) Sehwag, Nair was the one who scored a triple century in Tests, and instead of giving a talent like him a long rope, they snubbed him." Shivanand slammed the Indian team management for treating Nair like 'tissue paper' and praised the cricketer's resilience. 'That's not fair. That's not fair to any cricketer who is talented and performing. Talented players shouldn't be treated like tissue paper. Any other cricketer might have given up or even retired, but this guy was truly hungry for a comeback," he said. While he saw the next generation of batters make their India debuts, Nair never lost hope and kept grinding it out in domestic cricket with dreams of making an international return. Nair has scored 8,211 runs in 114 first-class matches while averaging 49. He has 23 hundreds and 36 fifties to his name. 'He (Nair) always said, 'I have to score runs in domestic cricket and the IPL,' and he was confident he would be rewarded for his hard work. The wait was too long, and I'm sure, somewhere deep inside, Karun must be crying silently. But this time, you'll see a different Karun," Shivanand said. 'He's not outwardly aggressive, but if you really want to see his aggression, just watch him now – with the bat. I want him to answer all the questions with a century this time, and he will. Watch out for him. That's all I want to say. He is hungry – very hungry," he added. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 25, 2025, 10:30 IST
Khaleej Times
30-01-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Dubai champions mental well-being on World Meditation Day 2024
Dubai, a global hub for innovation and holistic living, reaffirmed its commitment to mental well-being by hosting a transformative event on World Meditation Day. Held on December 21, 2024, at the prestigious Sheraton Grand Hotel, the event—organised by the Wellness and Wisdom Center LLC — brought together esteemed thought leaders, mental health professionals, and wellness enthusiasts to foster a dynamic conversation on resilience, mindfulness, and holistic health solutions. The highlight of the evening was an advanced resilience training session led by globally renowned mental health innovator, Dr Ishan Shivanand. Emphasising the urgent need for accessible mental resilience tools, Dr Shivanand remarked, "Mental health is a birthright. Addressing mental health challenges has never been more critical. This event serves a higher mission—to make resilience strategies universally accessible while promoting a culture of holistic wellness." Recognising his significant contributions to mental health advocacy in Dubai and the wider UAE, Dr Shivanand was honoured by Dr Subrata Mukherjee, president of the Indian Business Professional Council (IBPC RAK), and Rajashekharan Jambulingam, treasurer of Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group (DREBG). During an interactive session, attendees were introduced to practical, evidence-based tools designed to combat stress and burnout—essential skills in today's fast-paced world. A key discussion revolved around non-pharmaceutical mental health programs, particularly the groundbreaking Yoga of Immortals (YOI) initiative. Supported by extensive research, YOI seamlessly integrates ancient meditative traditions with modern medical insights, demonstrating remarkable improvements in anxiety, depression, and insomnia—enhancing quality of life by 72-82 per cent within just weeks of practice. As mental health continues to be a top global priority, Dubai is leading the charge by fostering initiatives that align with its vision for sustainable well-being. This landmark event was more than just a celebration — it was a powerful call to action, urging individuals and communities to make mental wellness a priority.
