New Delhi: Delhi Capitals’ crushing defeat by Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 on Saturday has brought Karun Nair back into the spotlight, and not for the right reasons. As Punjab completed a record-breaking chase of 265 in Delhi, Nair endured a tough night that quickly went viral, with fans retweeting his old sentimental post: “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.“The moment that defined the game was when Nair dropped. Shreyas Iyer Twice in a row.
The first miss came in the 15th over off Vipraj Nigam, when a straightforward chance at long-off slipped away. After just four balls, he failed yet again, this time off Kuldeep Yadav, allowing Iyer another lifeline.The effect was immediate and brutal. Iyer took full advantage, scoring 71 off 36 balls to guide the Punjab Kings in their highest run chase. IPL History, reaching the target with seven balls to spare. Earlier, explosive innings by Prabhasmaran Singh (76 off 26) and Priyansh Arya (43 off 17) had already laid a great foundation with an opening stand of 126 runs.For Nair, the missed opportunities proved costly both on the scoreboard and emotionally. The 34-year-old appeared visibly shaken on the field, cameras capturing his frustration as the game slipped away from the Delhi Capitals.The resurgence of his old post has added another layer to the narrative, highlighting the rollercoaster journey of a player once on the brink of collapse. Reflecting on this difficult phase of his career and this social media post in an interview with Daily Mail, Nair recently said, “My wife was like what are you doing but I told her that’s how I felt. It was probably the hardest moment of my life. It felt like my world had come to an end this time. I had no idea what to do next.”
