Zaheer may miss IPL Karun to step in as captain

It was Karun Nair, who was the stand-in captain against Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: AFP)

Captain Zaheer Khan, who missed the last match against Kings XI due to hamstring injury, is certain to miss the next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Zaheer had suffered the injury during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Edens Gardens and had to leave to the field. He later came back but did not bowl in that match. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi Daredevils slumped to their lowest ever IPL total of 67 and ended up losing the match by 10 wickets to Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: AFP)

With back-to-back matches and considering his age and past problems with hamstring, it is unlikely that Zaheer will be able to recover in time. (Photo: AFP)

On Monday Delhi received another huge blow, which may severely damage their playoff hopes. (Photo: BCCI)3