“ Karun Nair keeps proving why he shouldn’t be trusted”: Karun Nair and DC faces fan backlash on X

The Delhi Capitals have included Karun Nair in their starting squad and it has attracted some criticism by the fans. The Karnataka player hasn’t been able to make his mark in the tournament as he was dismissed for just 5 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fans are unhappy with the trust shown by Delhi Capitals in the player as they think that Karun doesn’t necessarily suit the format. Sameer Rizvi played a couple of match-winning knocks in the beginning of the season but he hasn’t clicked off ever since.

The Delhi Capitals are in deep trouble against the Chennai Super Kings as they have lost 4 wickets within the 10 overs. The early wickets of KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka must have taken a huge toll on the side as they have been the in-form

opening pair. With the departure of Nitish Rana, CSK has wiped out the entire top-order of the side. It could be a really difficult game to come back in for the Delhi Capitals but they will have a slight bit of hope.

Fans slam DC’s selection calls as top-order collapse against Chennai Super Kings sparks criticism on X

The viewers on X have criticised the Delhi Capitals for their decision making and one of the fans wrote "Karun Nair keeps proving why he shouldn’t be trusted”. There have been a couple of options that they could have explored but they stuck with Karun Nair. Here are some of the reactions on X:

DC keeps trusting Karun Nair, and Karun keeps showing them why he shouldn't be trusted.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 5, 2026

Dear Karun Nair, How Many More Chances You Want ????#DCvsCSK pic.twitter.com/TZVeqaaEA8

— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 5, 2026

Delhi capitals find a little chance to qualify for playoffs and they decide to play karun nair in 11!

— Price inflator (@auctionbully) May 5, 2026

When Karun Nair is given a chance to prove himself. pic.twitter.com/QuxLKXZhjY

— Lakshay (@NoAimLakshay) May 5, 2026

Delhi Capitals management, explain this garbage decision dropping David Miller, a proven finisher with ice in his veins, for Karun Nair is absolutely brainless. What exactly is Nair giving you? A triple hundred from 2016? That was nearly a decade ago. His recent IPL seasons have…

— Nishant Tyagi (@tnishant838) May 5, 2026

So much experience… So many opportunities… But Karun Nair still searching for that ONE big innings. 💔#DCvsCSK pic.twitter.com/ImWpgF4GAF

— Samee (@iam_samee) May 5, 2026

Imagine benching David Miller for Nissanka and playing Karun Nair in T20.

— John Abruzzi (@MobBossAbruzzi) May 5, 2026

The Delhi Capitals have dug quite the hole for themselves by losing half of their side for a modest total. The Chennai Super Kings seem to be well in control of the match as they are just shuffling around their bowling options with ease.