'Inexplicable Would Be An Understatement': Karun Nair's Epic Response After Duleep Trophy Snub Goes Viral

Karun Nair delivered a powerful response to his exclusion from the Duleep Trophy squad with a century for KSCA Secretary’s XI in the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament in Bengaluru. The experienced batter scored 104 off 183 balls, including 12 fours and a six, during the tournament held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Nair's century came as South Zone was battling East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, adding fuel to the fire of his exclusion which had already been a topic of discussion among cricket aficionados.

The veteran's performance came shortly after he expressed his disappointment on social media, stating that the decision to leave him out was "inexplicable." South Zone coach Vikram Verma revealed that the selection was made considering the team's batting lineup, emphasizing the need for a left-handed middle-order batsman due to the opposition's two left-arm spinners.

Additionally, Devdutt Padikkal's return also factored into the decision. Nair's timely response through his remarkable century reignited the conversation surrounding his selection for the Duleep Trophy, reaffirming his prowess in red-ball cricket.