IND vs ENG 1st Test: Ollie Pope stunner spoils Karun Nair's India comeback party after eight years - Watch video

A stunning catch in the air at short cover by Ollie Pope spoiled Karun Nair's Test comeback for India after eight long years on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at Headingly in Leeds on Saturday. The last time Nair played a Test match for India was way back in 2017 against Australia.

Nair's return to the Test squad was a reward for his consistent performances in domestic cricket over the past few years. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, it created a pathway for the Vidarbha batter to be included in the tour of England.

However, his stay at in the middle was cut short by England captain Ben Stokes. Against a full outswinger wide of off-stump, Nair went for half-hearted drive only to see Pope diving full length to his left to grab a stunning overhead catch with huis both hands. Just like debutant Sai Sudharsan, Nair also went back for a four-ball duck.