Karun Nair’s brief resurgence fades into mediocrity

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

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

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