Don’t be too proud of your victory, because sometimes, the world talks more about someone’s defeat than another’s win. And today, all the talk is about Karun Nair.
On December 10, 2022, Karun wrote: “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.”
And on April 14, 2025, cricket finally answered.
He smashed 89 runs off 40 balls – a statement, a roar, a reminder.
After 7 long years, Karun Nair returned to the IPL as an Impact Player and lit up the stadium. Every shot was a blend of grace and grit. Facing giants like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, Karun made batting look effortless. The cover drives, the flicks, the punches – pure class. Even Bumrah, known for his composure, lost his cool. That’s the impact Karun had.
The crowd stood and applauded. Social media erupted. Even players like Devdutt Padikkal and Hardik Pandya couldn’t hold back their praise. Hardik admitted, “We had no answers. Karun played too well.”
Let’s not forget – this is the same Karun Nair who was:
- Dropped from the Indian team,
- Sidelined from the IPL,
- Ignored in domestic circuits despite scoring 863 runs at a 53 average in Ranji, and shining in Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments.
And yet, he didn’t give up.
He worked in silence. Practiced tirelessly. Waited patiently. And when the moment came, he grabbed it like a warrior.
This isn’t just a comeback – it’s a lesson in resilience.
If life gives you a second chance, take it like Karun Nair.
Maybe it’s time for BCCI to look beyond politics and give deserving players like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan their place in India’s Test team. Because what more does a player need to prove after scoring a triple century and still being left in the shadows?
Let’s hope India welcomes back Karun Nair the way he deserves – with a spot in the national squad.
