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New Delhi: Karun Nair is set for a homecoming to Karnataka ahead of the upcoming domestic season, three years after his last appearance for the state team. Nair’s switch back to Karnataka marks a significant turnaround in his domestic career. After being sidelined by Karnataka ahead of the 2021–22 season, he joined Vidarbha and played a key role in their resurgence.
The middle-order batter, currently with the Indian Test squad in England, has received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Vidarbha Cricket Association, clearing the way for his return, ESPNcricinfo reported.
Most notably, he was instrumental in Vidarbha’s successful campaign that saw them clinch their third Ranji Trophy title earlier this year. He scored 863 runs across 16 innings at an average of 53.93, including four centuries – one of them a decisive knock in the final against Kerala.
Ironically, Kerala had shown interest in signing Nair around the time of his Karnataka exit. His form across formats was equally impressive. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair led Vidarbha to a runners-up finish as captain and emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
He piled up 779 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 124.01, registering five centuries in succession. Notably, he set a new List A record by scoring 542 runs without being dismissed – the most ever in that category.
