Why was Karun Nair left out of the South Zone squad?

Officials termed it a tactical decision without further details.

How did Karun Nair respond to his omission?

He posted a subtle message on social media expressing his feelings.

Did South Zone give any official reason for his exclusion?

No formal explanation was provided by South Zone authorities.

What factor contributed to Nair's exclusion according to the team official?

His decision to play for Hyderabad was cited as a reason.

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Karun Nair Subtly Criticises South Zone After Omission

Batter responds to being overlooked for pre-season red-ball camp

Karun Nair has taken a subtle dig at South Zone after being left out of the pre-season red-ball camp. The batter made an immediate impact by scoring a century for KSCA Secretary XI against Chhattisgarh but was still overlooked, prompting his understated response on social media.

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Published Sep 08, 2026

News Desk, Niharika Times

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Karun Nair was omitted from the South Zone pre-season red-ball camp despite scoring a century for KSCA Secretary XI against Chhattisgarh. The exclusion was described as a tactical decision related to his choice to play for Hyderabad, but South Zone has not offered an explanation. Nair's subtle criticism on social media indicated his dissatisfaction with the decision.

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Nair's exclusion from the South Zone squad was described as a tactical decision. A team official said Nair was 'just unlucky' after opting to play for Hyderabad. Despite his strong performance, South Zone has not provided any explanation for his omission. Nair's brief social media response has made his feelings about being left out fairly clear.

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Why was Karun Nair left out of the South Zone squad?: Officials termed it a tactical decision without further details.
How did Karun Nair respond to his omission?: He posted a subtle message on social media expressing his feelings.
Did South Zone give any official reason for his exclusion?: No formal explanation was provided by South Zone authorities.
What factor contributed to Nair's exclusion according to the team official?: His decision to play for Hyderabad was cited as a reason.

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