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Karun Nair

KARUN NAIR

Karun Kaladharan Nair

batsman📍 Indian🎂 December 6, 1991

🏏 Batting: right hand | 🎯 Bowling: off break

Test Triple Centurion (303*)India International CricketerDomestic Cricket Champion (Karnataka)IPL Experienced Batsman

About Karun Nair

Name
Karun Nair
Full Name
Karun Kaladharan Nair
Gender
Male
Born
December 6, 1991
Age
34
Birth Place
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Height
168 cm
Nationality
Indian
Role
batsman
Bats
right hand, middle order
Bowls
off break
Nickname
Karun
Weight
65 kg (approx)

About Karun Nair

Karun Nair is an Indian batsman famous for his unbeaten 303 in Test cricket against England. A technically solid player from Karnataka, he has excelled in domestic cricket and remains one of India’s rare triple centurions.

Karun Nair is an Indian batsman best known for his historic triple century in Test cricket. A technically sound right-hander, he rose through Karnataka’s strong domestic structure and played a key role in their domestic dominance. His biggest career highlight came in 2016 when he scored an unbeaten 303 against England, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to achieve this feat. Despite limited international opportunities, Nair has remained a consistent performer in domestic cricket and a valuable asset in the IPL.

Career Debuts

  • IPL Debutvs Delhi Daredevils vs Pune Warriors India • at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune • April 16, 2013
  • ODI Debutvs Zimbabwe • at Harare Sports Club, Harare • June 11, 2016
  • T20I Debutvs Zimbabwe • at Harare Sports Club, Harare • July 17, 2016
  • Test Debutvs England • at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali • November 6, 2016

Awards & Achievements

Triple Century Match

IPL 2016

Highlights: Became only second Indian to score triple century Built massive partnership with Ravindra Jadeja Helped India post a huge total

December 2016 – Scored 303* vs England (Chennai Test)

IPL 2016

Only second Indian triple centurion after Virender Sehwag

Key member of Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy-winning teams

Consistent domestic performer across formats