This was a tweet from Karun Nair 10. He was a man who once etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming only the second Indian, after the big Viender Sehwag to get in the trip cricket of the triple century – stunning 303* against England in 2016.
Unlike the General beliefs, Karun was not abandoned immediately after that triple a hundred. His latest test appearance came in Dharamshala against Australia in 2017. Then he simply disappeared from the reflector. In the following years, the Indian test team modified new heights and defeated Australia twice in Australia and appeared in the two World Cup final.
Meanwhile, Karun managed several solid knocks in the ranja Trophy, but fought consistency. He stayed on the edge of the selection and then came the honest tweet – the one who melted the heart of the fans all over the country. He also decided to leave the Karnataka team. The potential move to Kerala, the state of his parents, did not take place. Instead, he joined Vidarbha – a team with a proud history of Ranji Trophy.
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It was really to do or break for the dough. It was the first real chance that cricket gave it in years.
Renaissance with Vidarbha
Karun Nair was amazing for Visarbhu in the trophy of Ranji. Courtesy: pti
Karun took the opportunity with Vidarbha and quickly became their basis with a bat. In 10 games he scored 690 runs – a clear sign that the fire was still burning clearly. Everyone began to notice again.
But there was still a persistent question-was it one-time, or could it maintain this form?
Karun followed an even better campaign and scored 863 runs in nine games on average 54. This included four hundred and two fifties. One of these centuries came in the finalsAgainst anyone other than Kerala, he helps Vidarbh to raise the title.
And if you thought that its revival was limited to cricket red ball, think again. In the trophy Vijay Hazare Karun broke 779 runs in eight shifts, including five centuries. As a result, the Dark Horse was the trophies trophy-start trophy, which was close. But the selectors watched.
The main selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged the home exploitation of Karun and confirmed that he was in their plans.
In the middle of all this, the regional Stint in 2024 further strengthened Karun’s credentials. He scored 487 runs in seven games on average 48.70, including the commanding double century (202*).
IPL Return
The return of IPL was not even far away. Karun joined DC for IPL 2025 and initially expected to be a player of the group. But during a collision with a high proportion against the Indians in Mumbai, he plunged into the center of attention. How did he react?
By taking over the best – Jasprit Bumrah. Karun had a fearless attackedTo the point that even Bumrah, usually the most peaceful under pressure, lost cold and went on it.
Karun responded with a blister 89 out of 40 balls and left everyone in respect for its transformation. At the age of 33 he looked reborn.
“Cricket will give me another chance”
Karun Nair was impressive for Delhi capital in IPL 2025.
Even over his years, the Karun’s wilderness never showed frustration – at least not externally. His coach, B. Shivanand, said toi that Karun believes that cricket would offer him another opportunity and worked quietly.
“He always remained calm. He never talked about anything.” Lord, cricket will surely give me another chance.
So what to expect in this second life Karun Nair?
According to Shivanand, Karun is now more aggressive in the field – and take the world.
“He always said,” I have to score ran in home cricket and IPL, “and he was sure he would be rewarded for his hard work. The waiting was too long and I am sure that somewhere deep inside Karun must cry quietly. But this time you will see another Karun. ”
“It is not aggressive outwardly, but if you really want to see his aggression, just watch it – with the bat. I want it to answer all the questions and he this time.
We often draw parallels between life and sport. But it is rare to get a second chance either after hitting the bottom of the rock. It took time for Karun Nair. He had to ask another opportunity.
He listened to the cricket – and Karun ran with him. Now, after 3000 days, it is back in Indian colors.
And this time praise belongs to the game itself. Thank you, cricket that you left Karun Nair to come back.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
May 25, 2025
