From scoring a Test triple ton for India in 2016 to falling out of favour in Karnataka’s home set-up in 2022, Karun Nair’s profession has had a stark mixture of dizzying highs and dispiriting lows. The disappointments may have made a lesser participant fade into oblivion, however the 33-year-old has continued and taken the “one more chance” that he exhorted cricket to present in a viral social media put up three years in the past.
His profession has seen a pointy upturn previously few months, racking up a pile of runs for Vidarbha in home cricket to as soon as once more benefit the eye of the nationwide selectors. On the idea of his chic exhibiting for Delhi Capitals towards Mumbai Indians within the IPL on Sunday, that trajectory is at no danger of flattening anytime quickly.
In his first IPL recreation in three years, his knock of 89 off 40 balls on the Arun Jaitley Stadium almost took DC to victory in a run chase of 206. That he was returning to the high-profile T20 league after a protracted hole didn’t have an effect on his mindset.
“I had the confidence that I have played before and I knew how it was going to be. I felt like I am well-prepared to play in the IPL if given the opportunity,” Karun advised reporters. “It was all about preparing the way I have all through the season and waiting for my chance. I was doing my bit to be ready for the game.”
Karun didn’t even spare Jasprit Bumrah. In the pacer’s first two overs, which leaked 29 runs, Karun slammed three fours and two sixes.
“I was in the flow. It was about picking the right balls and playing to the areas I wanted to play. Bumrah is the best bowler in world cricket. But I just backed myself.”
Published – April 14, 2025 05:27 pm IST
