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Karun Nair's Dig at South Zone Over Duleep Final Snub
8 Sep
Summary
- Karun Nair criticizes his inexplicable Duleep Trophy final squad omission.
- Nair scored a century in a pre-season match after being left out.
- South Zone's captain cited tactical reasons for Nair's absence.
Karnataka batter Karun Nair has publicly voiced his frustration over being omitted from the South Zone squad for the ongoing Duleep Trophy final, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Nair described the decision as 'inexplicable' in a social media post, especially after scoring a century for KSCA Secretary XI in a pre-season match against Chhattisgarh.
Despite his strong domestic record, Nair's recent career, including a challenging IPL campaign, has led to scrutiny. South Zone captain Tilak Varma clarified that Nair's absence from the semi-final was a tactical decision to field Kodimela Himateja. Varma himself played a crucial role in South Zone's semi-final victory over North Zone, contributing significantly with the bat.
South Zone advanced to the final after defeating North Zone by seven wickets. Meanwhile, East Zone, led by Ishan Kishan, posted a formidable total of 708 runs in the final, with Kishan scoring 270 and Kumar Kushagra adding 101. This large score has placed considerable pressure on the South Zone bowlers as the match progresses.
