Karun Nair is in the spotlight again and performing consistently across formats. Having lit up the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a stunning run-scoring sequence and then backing it up with a good performance in the Ranji Trophy, Nair has now taken his form to the IPL 2025. This is a highly awaited comeback to the tournament for him, following a three-year gap since his previous appearance in 2022. He was snapped up by the Delhi Capitals at a price of INR 50 lakh in the 2024 mega auction, Nair’s pick seemed like a well-calculated risk given his brilliant domestic season. Most thought he would end up spending the majority of the IPL season on the bench. But Nair had other plans and he ensured everyone took notice.
Hemang Badani Reveals About Karun Nair’s Wait
“This lad has not played the IPL in the last three years. He’s only got 9 First-Class hundreds this year. He was itching for a chance. Waiting to get onto the park. He has been bothering me ‘When am I going to get a game? Will I get this one?’ Even in the nets, he kept asking can I have a little more time in the middle. He has been itching to play and that was something special,” assistant coach Hemang Badani said as mentioned by HT
Karun Nair’s Incredible Performance Against MI
In a pressure chase against Mumbai Indians, Nair produced a remarkable knock of 89, nearly doing the impossible as DC chased 205. Even though his fall sparked a dramatic collapse—three run-outs in the last over deciding Delhi’s fate it was evident that he had left an indelible mark. His knock not only brought life to a tough chase but also virtually ensured him a spot in the playing XI for the foreseeable future.
In the DC camp, his commitment has not been lost on anyone. Assistant coach Hemang Badani was quick to praise Nair, even making light of how doggedly he campaigned for playing time all season long testimony to both his appetite and conviction that he was meant to play on the big stage.
