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Karun Nair Leaves Duleep Trophy Final for Personal Reasons
Karun Nair was part of the South Zone team in the Duleep Trophy.
He did not play in the semi-final or the final.
During the final, he left the team.
He then played for KSCA XI in Karnataka.
This surprised the South Zone team managers.
Coach Vikram Verma said Nair left because of personal reasons.
Nair has previously played at the international level.
The article does not give more details about those reasons.
Karun Nair left the South Zone team during the Duleep Trophy final.
He subsequently played for KSCA XI in Karnataka.
Nair had not played in the Duleep Trophy semi-final or final.
The capped player was kept on the bench for the final.
South Zone coach Vikram Verma said Nair left for personal reasons.
- Who
- Karun Nair, the South Zone team, KSCA XI, and South Zone coach Vikram Verma.
- What
- Nair left the Duleep Trophy final midway and played for KSCA XI instead.
- Where
- The Duleep Trophy final and Karnataka, where KSCA XI played.
- When
- During the Duleep Trophy final, after the fixture had started; the coach discussed it on Monday after play.
- Why
- According to coach Vikram Verma, Nair left for personal reasons.
Key facts
- Player
- Karun Nair
- Tournament
- Duleep Trophy
- Team
- South Zone
- Replacement appearance
- Nair played for KSCA XI in Karnataka
- Duleep Trophy participation
- He did not play in the semi-final or final
- Reason given
- Personal reasons
- Coach quoted
- Vikram Verma
Sources
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