This season, Nair’s been on fire, making headlines in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with his impressive scoring and keeping that momentum going in the Ranji Trophy. Now, he’s back in the IPL after being away for three long years, and he’s clearly ready to make an impact.
He was on the verge of leading Delhi to a thrilling victory against Mumbai when things took a turn for the worse. In the 19th over, Delhi lost three wickets in quick succession to runouts, which was a tough pill to swallow for him. Badani pointed out how dedicated Nair has been during his time away from the IPL. He mentioned how eager Nair was to get back on the field, constantly asking him about his chances of playing and expressing his desire to spend more time batting in the nets.
When it comes to facing top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, not many hitters can claim to have smacked him for two sixes in a single over, but Nair’s success stems from his hard work and serious preparation throughout the domestic season, where he scored a whopping 1,870 runs for Vidarbha in various formats.
Could you feel what he felt? ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ibyAY3AOWj
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 15, 2025
After the game, Nair shared that he felt confident stepping onto the field since he has IPL experience under his belt. He explained that it didn’t feel foreign to him and knew what to expect. His focus was just on getting back into the rhythm of the game, getting a feel for the speed, and enjoying the atmosphere again.
Nair also mentioned his approach to the innings—he aimed to play traditional shots during the initial Powerplay overs but was ready to get creative as the innings progressed. I told myself to take my time and play normal shots first, then improvise when I needed to, he said. Luckily for him, everything worked out, and he was pleased with his performance.
Next up, the Delhi Capitals will face the Rajasthan Royals at home on April 16, and fans will be eager to see Nair continue to shine.
Delhi Capitals‘ assistant coach, Hemang Badani, had some great things to say about Karun Nair after he played an incredible innings against the Mumbai Indians. Nair, who has already hit nine centuries in this season alone, was eager for a chance to show what he could do, and when it came, he didn’t disappoint.
This season, Nair’s been on fire, making headlines in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with his impressive scoring and keeping that momentum going in the Ranji Trophy. Now, he’s back in the IPL after being away for three long years, and he’s clearly ready to make an impact.
He was on the verge of leading Delhi to a thrilling victory against Mumbai when things took a turn for the worse. In the 19th over, Delhi lost three wickets in quick succession to runouts, which was a tough pill to swallow for him. Badani pointed out how dedicated Nair has been during his time away from the IPL. He mentioned how eager Nair was to get back on the field, constantly asking him about his chances of playing and expressing his desire to spend more time batting in the nets.
When it comes to facing top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, not many hitters can claim to have smacked him for two sixes in a single over, but Nair’s success stems from his hard work and serious preparation throughout the domestic season, where he scored a whopping 1,870 runs for Vidarbha in various formats.
Could you feel what he felt? ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ibyAY3AOWj
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 15, 2025
After the game, Nair shared that he felt confident stepping onto the field since he has IPL experience under his belt. He explained that it didn’t feel foreign to him and knew what to expect. His focus was just on getting back into the rhythm of the game, getting a feel for the speed, and enjoying the atmosphere again.
Nair also mentioned his approach to the innings—he aimed to play traditional shots during the initial Powerplay overs but was ready to get creative as the innings progressed. I told myself to take my time and play normal shots first, then improvise when I needed to, he said. Luckily for him, everything worked out, and he was pleased with his performance.
Next up, the Delhi Capitals will face the Rajasthan Royals at home on April 16, and fans will be eager to see Nair continue to shine.
