Karun Nair’s brief resurgence fades into mediocrity

Excluding his MI heroics, Nair’s campaign has reflected inconsistency, exposing his struggle to find rhythm and stability at the elite level

Nair`s return began spectacularly with a blistering 89 off 40 balls, boasting a strike rate of 222.50 and igniting hopes of a long-awaited resurgence

The brilliance, however, proved fleeting. Nair’s form dipped dramatically, managing just 31 in his next-best effort before a string of low scores

Across seven innings, he amassed 154 runs at a modest average of 22.00, his stats inflated by a single outstanding performance

Despite early promise, Nair’s IPL return has faltered, leaving fans and selectors uncertain if the one-time Test triple centurion can rise again