Karun Nair: From Triple-Centurion to Modern Maestro of Domestic Cricket
Rajasthan-born batter Karun Nair has been one of the most prolific and consistent performers in Indian domestic cricket Popular for his elegant stroke play and composed nature, Nair has hogged the limelight with his brilliant performances in recent tournaments
Early Life and Breakthrough
Born on December 6, 1991, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Karun Nair’s cricketing career started in Bengaluru. He made headlines in the 2016 Test series against England, scoring a historic triple century in Chennai, becoming only the third player in history to convert a maiden Test century into a tripl. Though this achievement has been his claim to fame, his international career has been patchy, prompting him to concentrate on domestic cricket.
- world record: Nair set a new List A world record by scoring 542 runs without being dismissed, surpassing James Franklin’s 15-year-old record of 527 runs.
- Consistent Centuries: He made four successive centuries, a scorching 122* off 82 balls in the quarter-final against Rajasthan, which took his team to a nine-wicket victory.
- mpressive Average: Ending the tournament with an average of 389.5, Nair’s performance earned him accolades from cricketing greats, including Sachin Tendulkar.
A Legacy in the Making
Nair’s recent success has elevated him to the ranks of the best in home cricket His pressure game and consistency have cemented his status as a contemporary maestro in Indian cricket.
