Karun Nair

Karun Nair, who was born in Rajasthan, made his mark in the cricket in domestic tournaments for Rajasthan. The right-hand batsman made a mark in his debut Ranji season in 2013-14 as he went on to score 500 runs in 6 matches which including three centuries. With his consistent performances in the domestic circuit, Rajasthan Royals former coach Rahul Dravid decided to rope in the youngster for the franchise in IPL. A couple of years later, Nair went to Delhi Dardevils, and he went on to become the second highest run-getter for DD in 2016 edition of IPL. With his IPL records improving, Nair was selected for the ODI and T20I tour of Zimbabwe in 2016. Later, in the same year, he made his Test debut against England in Vishakhapatnam in November 2016. In his 2nd Test, he went on to score a triple ton, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag. In 6 Tests, he has scored 374 runs at a strike rate of 62.33.

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Karun Nair said he expected a better run in the Test team upon his return after eight years. (AP)

'I deserved better, more than a series': Karun Nair reacts to India Test team snub after 25th First-Class hundred in Ranji Trophy

October 27, 2025 8:29 am

Reflecting on his snub after recording his 25th First-Class hundred in a chat with reporters, Karun Nair said he hoped for a better stint in his return to the national side.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test Playing 11 Karun Nair

After West Indies snub, frustrated Karun Nair reminds selectors: 'I scored runs when no one else managed'

September 26, 2025 1:49 pm

Karun expressed his disappointment, stating that while he gave his best, the selectors' decision leaves him no option but to return to domestic cricket and prove himself again.

'Big series, he didn't deliver, so we move on': Dinesh Karthik decodes selection call that cost Karun Nair his India spot

September 26, 2025 10:57 am

Nair had a disappointing England Test tour, only managing a total of 205 runs at an average of 25.62 across four matches

Karun Nair, the one-hit wonder who offers multiple lessons to Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharshan and Sarfaraz Khan

September 25, 2025 4:58 pm

In the end, his failures on flat decks in England got to him, but his contenders can learn from his failure to cope with his triple hundred and success in making a valiant comeback

India's Karun Nair walks after being caught during day four of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

India vs West Indies Test series: Karun Nair omitted after ordinary series in England while Jasprit Bumrah named in 15-member squad

September 25, 2025 5:29 pm

No wholesale changes announced by Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel with Devdutt Padikkal and B Sai Sudharsan retained but Abhimanyu Easwaran left out

Indian cricketers Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair. (Photo: X/BCCI & Reuters)

India Test selection: Will Karun Nair retain his place, is Devdutt Padikkal preferred over Sarfaraz Khan for Tests against West Indies?

September 23, 2025 11:28 am

Bumrah is likely to be rested for first Test, Axar Patel might be drafted in and Dhruv Jurel to replace the injured Rishabh Pant

Robin Uthappa recounted how a media remark created a rift with Karun Nair and triggered his Karnataka exit. (PTI/Reuters)

'Twisted interview' created a Karun Nair rift: Robin Uthappa reveals how Test team selection talks triggered Karnataka exit

September 18, 2025 10:43 am

Robin Uthappa recounted how his expression of disappointment at non-selection in the Indian Test set-up during a Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai in the 2016-17, eventually created a rift with his teammate Karun Nair and triggered his exit from Karnataka.

'It’s also important to let go of what has happened and look forward to...'Karun Nair reflects on his form in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

August 16, 2025 1:05 pm

Karun Nair scored a total of 205 runs at an average of 25.62 including one half-century in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

'This isn't a young team, this is a gun team': Karun Nair reveals Gautam Gambhir's first message to India ahead of England series

August 11, 2025 2:14 pm

Nair, who made 205 runs from four Tests at an average of 25 with one fifty, also reflected on his comeback, saying he was disappointed on not convert his half century at the Oval to a bigger score.

Karun Nair played eight matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, with Kevin Pietersen being the team's mentor. (PTI/Sportzpics Photo)

Karun Nair's toil for England tour during IPL revealed by Kevin Pietersen: 'Spent many hours talking...'

August 01, 2025 5:29 pm

Kevin Pietersen, who worked with Nair in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), said that the latter spent many hours talking to him about batting in England.