33 years, 7 years of absence and 44 balls, one man Karun Nair, news of his comeback is making rounds on and off the field. In the 9th season of IPL Karun Nair scored his best 83 helping Delhi Daredevils hunt down the target of 159 score. He has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab Kolkata and Knight Riders (KKR). Being a middle-order batter, his versatility has paved his way into the above franchises.
Karun Nair had the opportunity to captain Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in three matches in IPL 2017. Under his captaincy, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) won two out of three matches, which earned him positive credits as a captain.
His return has been the talk of the town owing to his recent achievements in domestic cricket, especially in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair broke James Franklin’s record by scoring 664 runs without being dismissed, his 4 consecutive centuries also showcased his continuously upgrading form. Nair also broke the record for most runs by a captain with 752 runs in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy. Looking at these records, it is evident that Nair is ready to play and slay regarding IPL. The cricket fans are looking forward to his performance in IPL 2025.
Karun Nair’s career was reinforced with his triple-century against England in 2016. He is only second to Virender Sehwag to achieve such a milestone. His match-winning performances for Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) display his demeanor as a potential winning machine in the IPL 2025.
Even after his triple-century, he was not given the opportunities he deserved due to a dip in his form. But owing to his determination and endurance, he has made his way back with his recent achievements.
Karun Nair’s humble and charming personality sways his fans away but what makes them stay is his dedication towards his fitness. His path has been an inspiration to numerous cricket fans and aspirants guiding them toward greatness. He is making a huge impact when it comes to Indian cricket and that is what sets him apart from other players.
Karun Nair’s story displays his passion and love for cricket and the country. Nair’s international career is still on the rocks but on the domestic front, he is dominating the game. His fans are waiting for his IPL comeback where they can see their favorite player unleash his inner champion and add more records to his name.
