Karun Nair Aims for Comeback Glory with Mysuru Warriors
Karun Nair eyes international comeback on the backdrop of the Maharaja Trophy T20 league after more than a year away from representing Karnataka and over seven years since his last appearance for India. Nair leads Mysuru Warriors, who fell short by eight runs in last year’s final against the Manish Pandey-led Hubli Tigers, and they have high hopes this year. Nair was a standout performer during the 2023 campaign, topping the run charts with 532 runs in 12 innings at an impressive strike rate of 162.69.
The 32-year-old cricketer views this season as critical to his personal and professional revival. Having struggled for regular opportunities in the Indian Premier League over the last six years, Nair believes he still has plenty to offer.
After a year of limited game time with Karnataka, Nair made a strategic switch to Vidarbha ahead of the 2023-24 season, seeking consistent playing opportunities. His immediate goal, however, is to lead the Warriors to the trophy while continuing his journey back to the top.
Nair told, “They say a player peak at 30-31; I would like to believe that’s true in my case. The last one-year has been good. After last year’s Maharaja T20, I had a pretty good domestic season.”