Karun Nair responds to being overlooked for the Duleep Trophy final, saying it is “inexplicable” after his exclusion. The Karnataka batter publicly voiced disappointment and then scored a century soon after, drawing renewed attention to the selection decision.
Multiple outlets link the controversy to Nair’s domestic form and the match context. The Times of India highlights his solid domestic performance and a recent century, while pointing to East Zone’s 708-run total in the final as evidence of South Zone’s bowling vulnerability. Free Press Journal reports that Nair made 104 off 183 balls for KSCA Secretary’s XI against Chhattisgarh in Bengaluru, following his earlier social media reaction.
Free Press Journal also includes the response from South Zone coach Vikram Verma, who says selection is based on team combination, including a need for a left-handed middle-order option against two left-arm spinners and the return of Devdutt Padikkal. Both reports describe the episode as reigniting debate among domestic cricket followers about Nair’s omission.
