Karun Nair News - Latest Updates & Headlines
IPL 2025: After unbeaten run comes to a halt, DC eye quick fixes against inconsistent RR
New Delhi, April 15: With their unbeaten streak over and the top ranking in the points table, not theirs anymore, Delhi Capitals (DC) will look to make quick fixes and strengthen their chances for an IPL 2025 playoffs spot when they face an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
He had been bothering me...: DC coach Badani hails Karun Nair on memorable IPL comeback knock
New Delhi, April 14: Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Hemang Badani hailed batter Karun Nair for a fantastic knock on his Indian Premier League (IPL) return against Mumbai Indians (MI), recalling how the veteran was "itching" to get some game time and showcased immense "Positivity, intent and game awareness" during his stay at the crease.
Never seen someone play against Bumrah like this: Basit Ali hails Karun Nair for explosive display
Islamabad, April 14: Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali was left gobsmacked after witnessing Karun Nair toying with the world's best Jasprit Bumrah with a technically sound and magical strokeplay in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Story for ages: Karun Nair earns praise from former India captain
New Delhi, April 14: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has described Karun Nair's heartwarming journey, a "story of the ages", a tale that serves as a reminder for the youngsters that the only way to come back is to let their bat do all the talking.
Incredible story of resilience, belief, and sheer hard work: Robin Uthappa hails Karun Nair following his brilliant knock
New Delhi, April 14: After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI), former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa lauded right-hand batter Karun Nair's journey and commented on his remarkable 89-run innings on his return to the cash-trich league.
IPL 2025: Disappointed that we couldn't win the match, says Karun Nair on DC's loss vs MI
New Delhi, April 14: Delhi Capitals batter Karun Nair, who stole the show with his whirlwind knock of 89, was left disappointed with his side's 12-run loss against Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. It was Delhi's first loss of the IPL 2025 season after four successive wins.
'Incredible story of resilience and belief': Uthappa hails Karun Nair's 89 on IPL comeback
New Delhi, April 14: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa lauded Delhi Capitals batter Karun Nair's comeback knock of 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 clash on Sunday.
IPL 2025: DC's Karun Nair grabs long-standing chance with fairytale comeback knock
New Delhi, April 14: Think of those frightening and desperate times when you prayed to the Almighty and manifested for a second chance in continuing to do something that you truly love in life. Think of the moment when that second chance finally arrives, and it becomes your responsibility to make the most of it.
Rohit's 'crazy reaction' to Nair-Bumrah heated spat goes viral, netizens say ex-MI skipper never disappoints
New Delhi, April 14: A fiery on-field moment lit up the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday as Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah involved in a heated spat, but what stole the attention was ex-MI skipper Rohit Sharma's crazy reaction to the incident.
IPL 2025: DC skipper Axar Patel fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate against MI
New Delhi, April 14: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the 29th clash of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
IPL: Delhi Capitals equals Royal Challengers Bengaluru's record of losing most matches at home venue
New Delhi, April 14: Following the loss against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals (DC) equalled the record of losing most matches at home venue along with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the history of the cash-rich league.
IPL 2025: Tilak and bowlers star as MI end DC's winning streak with thrilling 12-run win
New Delhi, April 13 : One would have thought that Mumbai Indians had no business winning the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, when Delhi Capitals were at 113/1 at the half-way mark.
We never gave up: Hardik Pandya after MI's second victory in IPL 2025
New Delhi April 14: A memorable 89-run knock by Karun Nair on his Indian Premier League (IPL) comeback went in vain as an unbelievable batting collapse towards the end, which included a hat-trick of runouts, cost Delhi Capitals (DC) a win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first game of the season at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday by 12 runs.
IPL 2025: Nair's 89 goes in vain as late batting collapse leaves DC 12-run short against MI
New Delhi, April 13: A memorable 89-run knock by Karun Nair on his Indian Premier League (IPL) comeback went in vain as an unbelievable batting collapse towards the end, which included a hat-trick of run outs, cost Delhi Capitals (DC) a win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first game of the season at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday by 12 runs.
IPL 2025: Karun Nair scripts history with blistering knock; becomes Bumrah's worst nightmare
New Delhi, April 13: Karun Nair earned a place in the history books after his ruthless blitzkrieg against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Delhi Capitals' home ground on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Focus is on trying to play the way that I know how and prepare in the same way, says Karun Nair
New Delhi, March 16: Amidst the bevy of Indian batters aiming to get big runs in IPL 2025, all eyes of cricket connoisseurs will be on how Karun Nair fares for the Delhi Capitals, especially after being a literal run-machine in the recent domestic season for Vidarbha.
Khurasiya avoids commenting on KCA president's criticism of Samson; feels sorry for Nair for lack ofopportunities
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya refrained from voicing his opinion about Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president Jayesh George's criticism of Sanju Samson.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha crowned champions by virtue of first-innings lead against Kerala
Nagpur, March 2: Vidarbha have lifted the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title by virtue of taking the first-innings lead against Kerala in the final at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha on Sunday.
Karun Nair's dream domestic season continues, levels with VVS Laxman's record
Nagpur, March 1: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair's dream domestic season continued as he scored yet another century, his ninth of the season during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala on Saturday.
Keralite Karun Nair stands between Kerala's date with destiny in Ranji Trophy final
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: Strangely a Keralite – Karun Nair playing for Vidarbha is now standing between the resilient Kerala Ranji squad which was aiming to write into history books on their first-ever appearance in the finals of India's premier domestic tournament.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century puts Vidarbha in driving seat
Nagpur, March 1: Karun Nair's fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season powered Vidarbha into a commanding position on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory
Nagpur, March 1: Had things unfolded differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair might have been playing for Kerala. After Karnataka unceremoniously dropped him, Nair reached out to Kerala, but they couldn't commit at the time. Having already spent an entire season without competitive cricket, he couldn't afford to wait. That's when Vidarbha came knocking, and he seized the opportunity, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair hits ninth century of season to put Vidarbha in firm position
Nagpur, March 1: Vidarbha in-form batter Karun Nair carried his sublime touch in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala as he struck a century in the second innings to put his side in a solid position to claim the title at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Vidarbha's fightback: Malewar, Nair lead recovery on Day one of Ranji Trophy Final
Nagpur, February 26: At different stages of their careers, Danish Malewar and Karun Nair came together to script a remarkable Vidarbha fightback on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against first-time finalists Kerala in Nagpur, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take control in final as Malewar, Nair stitch 205-run stand vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: Danish Malewar and Karun Nair batted for a majority of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala and helped former champions Vidarbha get to 254/4 at stumps at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to field first, in their first-ever appearance in the final of India's premier domestic tournament, Kerala struck early with the ball.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's Karun Nair completes 8000 FC runs during final vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has reached a massive milestone of scoring 8,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He achieved the landmark during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair continues to knock on selectors door, slams unbeaten century for Vidarbha
Nagpur, February 8: Karun Nair continued to knock on the selector's doors after blazing his second century for Vidarbha in the second quarter-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy QFs: Nidheesh, Anshul, Chintan shine on opening day
New Delhi, Feb 8: The opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw a dominant display of bowling across four matches on Saturday. Kerala pacer MD Nidheesh bagged a five-wicket haul to restrict Jammu & Kashmir to 228/8 at stumps at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
Wish I was chairman of selectors: Surinder Khanna on not including Karun Nair in CT 2025 squad
New Delhi, January 19: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna shared his thoughts on the omission of Karun Nair from the Champions Trophy squad despite an exceptional performer in first-class cricket.
Karnataka crowned Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 champions after beating Vidarbha in final
Vadodara, January 19: Smaran Ravichandran's century helped Team Karnataka win the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 after beating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final on Saturday at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka resist Vidarbha fightback to win high-scoring final by 36 runs
Vadodara, Jan 18: Smaran Ravichandran's century (101) alongside cameos by Krishnan Shrijith (78) and Abhinav Manohar (79) propelled Karnataka to win the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, by 36 runs against Vidarbha, at the Kotambi Stadium on Saturday.
Karun is playing well but...: Ajit Agarkar reflects on Nair missing out from India's CT 2025 squad
Mumbai, January 18: The Men's Selection Committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar, opened up on batter Karun Nair missing out from Team India's 15-member Champions Trophy squad.
Performances like these don't just happen...: Tendulkar praises Karun Nair as batter nears all-time Vijay Hazare Trophy record
Mumbai, January 17: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded compatriot Karun Nair for his monumental run as a part of Vidarbha's Vijay Hazare Trophy side, saying that performances like this just do not happen out of nowhere, they come from "immense focus and hard work".
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Nair amazed by his rich run of form, taking things one game at a time
New Delhi, January 15: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair opened up on his dream run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, saying that he is himself amazed by his run of form and is taking things one match at a time, as far as his Team India return is concerned, ESPNCricinfo reported.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karun Nair breaks List A world record, slams fourth century in five innings
Vizianagaram, January 3: Out-of-favour Indian batter Karun Nair broke the List A record for most runs between two dismissals during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) on Friday, as he posted his fourth century of the competition.