Karun Nair’s return to the IPL was a moment of great significance, not just for his performance on the field but also for the emotional support he received from it. Karun’s wife Sanaya shares an Instagram post with a caption after his stunning 89-run knock off just 40 balls in the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians match, expressing pride on his remarkable IPL comeback.
Sanaya put up a very emotional post “then and now” photomontage, with which one could see how much the couple had traveled. One of the pictures dates back to 2017, with both of them wearing Delhi Daredevils jerseys, while the other was taken on a recent occasion after Karun’s latest knock this time alongside their two children Kayaan and Samara. The post captured not just Karun’s cricketing journey but also their personal growth into a family.
Not quite making the score for Delhi Capitals, coming up short by 12 runs, Karun’s explosive knock – featuring 12 boundaries and five sixes all at a strike rate of 222.50 – brought back memories of the talent he still possesses. His very first match since his comeback also raised hopes of him making it back to the national team.
Karun and Sanaya tied the knot in the year 2020. Karun’s and Sanaya’s wedding was an enchanting amalgamation of Malayali and Parsi cultures and was celebrated within Udaipur. Sanaya is a member of the media fraternity and always remained a wordless but sturdy pillar of guidance to Karun during his phases of decline.
This moment which is shared with love and pride, makes every ordinary person wonder if a very good player has a set of people who loved him always behind him cheering. Karun’s play and the tribute presented by Sanaya touched the hearts of fans, it became one emotional rather than a cricketing tale.
