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Karun Kaladharan Nair

 
Narper 2016-12-19 12:53:18 


Full name Karun Kaladharan Nair

Born December 6, 1991, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Current age 25 years 13 days

Major teams India, Delhi Daredevils, India A, India Under-19s, Karnataka, Karnataka State Cricket Association Colts XI, Karnataka State Cricket Association XI, Karnataka Under-15s, Karnataka Under-19s, Mangalore United, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone

Playing role Top-order batsman

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak
Cricinfo

 
Narper 2016-12-19 12:54:11 


The year 2016 was memorable for Karun Nair. He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in July, his selection a reward for his consistency in domestic cricket - he had averaged more than 50 in his first three seasons. In October, he was elevated to captain of his state side, Karnataka. In November, he was given his first Test cap in the Mohali Test against England. In his third Test, he became India's second triple-centurion after Virender Sehwag, and only the third man in the game's history to convert a maiden Test ton into a triple.

The year wasn't just full of happy memories, though. He was involved in a boat mishap in Kerala during a temple festival, an incident in which a number of people drowned and several others were reported missing. Nair, who did not know to swim, was rescued by a group of locals.

Nair had also had a good IPL in 2016, justifying his price tag of INR 4 crore - he was sold for 40 times his base price - by playing a key role for Delhi Daredevils at the top of the order.

He had had an outstanding debut first-class season in 2013-14, becoming an instrumental part of the Karnataka side that swept the Ranji and Irani titles. He hit centuries in three successive Ranji matches, including the quarter-finals and the semi-finals, and also hit the winning six that ended Karnataka's 15-year-wait for a Ranji title. In the following season, he overcame a series of low scores to make a record-breaking triple-century as Karnataka defended their Ranji crown.

In 2014 he was signed by IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, where he established himself in the XI, sometimes even opening the batting with Shane Watson. Consistent performances for Karnataka and India A earned him an India call-up in 2015, when he joined the Test squad in Sri Lanka as a replacement to M Vijay, though he did not debut at the time.


cricinfo

 
Narper 2016-12-19 12:56:38 

190.4
Rashid to Nair, FOUR, misfield at point and that's the triple-hundred! Only the third player in Test history, and the first Indian, to turn his maiden hundred into a triple. The shot, a shot he will remember for a very very long time, is a cut. It was wide, he chased it, it was a bit uppish, which was why Cook dived forward for a catch. Fell short and spilled through him. India declare as well.



KK Nair 303* (381b 32x4 4x6)

Sobers was one....365*

 
cricketmygame 2016-12-19 13:04:55 

In reply to Narper

this guy got more shots than Rahul

 
Narper 2016-12-19 13:06:30 

In reply to cricketmygame

In the following season, he overcame a series of low scores to make a record-breaking triple-century as Karnataka defended their Ranji crown.


This man practicing to make 300 wink
Nair had also had a good IPL in 2016, justifying his price tag of INR 4 crore - he was sold for 40 times his base price - by playing a key role for Delhi Daredevils at the top of the order.


Bad man in IPL too

 
cricketmygame 2016-12-19 13:06:54 

In reply to Narper

i was about to post this is no fluke

the man did it before

 
Devin 2016-12-19 13:12:04 

If I'm not mistaken, he had two FC Triple Tons before this Test Triple ton. Jadeja has two as well. Crazy stuff.

 
Ridge 2016-12-19 13:26:40 

Them English will be known for their
lollipop bowling. Another triple down their
throats.

 
Runs 2016-12-19 13:31:58 

Kohli must be nervous, this guy might take his crown lol

 
Narper 2016-12-19 14:49:21 

In reply to Runs

big grin big grin big grin

 
Ridge 2016-12-19 15:06:55 

In reply to Runs
Khoili should not have declared. Series done and dusted.
Let him go for the record.

 
Khaga 2016-12-19 15:19:06 

Egg on IPL skeptics face! India's young batsmen are becoming more versatile..

 
Ridge 2016-12-19 16:21:49 

You will see how that wicket will play today.
Pompies will not make 200 on it