Karun Nair is set to return to his original state team Karnataka ahead of upcoming domestic season, ending his two-season stint with Vidarbha. The 33-year-old has received a no-objection-certificate (NOC) from the Vidarbha Cricket Association. Karun had played a key role in Vidarbha's title-winning campaign in Ranji Trophy 2025, scoring 863 runs in nine matches at an average of 53.93.