IPL 2026: R Ashwin rallies behind Karun Nair after costly drops, says 'I’m not making excuses'
Punjab Kings achieved a record IPL chase, but Karun Nair's fielding errors proved costly.
He dropped Shreyas Iyer twice, crucial misses that allowed Iyer to score a match-winning 71.
Despite the blunders, Ravichandran Ashwin defended Nair, suggesting fatigue and a sudden game entry might have contributed to his struggles.
Punjab Kings complete record chase
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