2020The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Karun Nair after scoring a triple-century against England in Chennai. How many can boast of for being remembered for that? He finds himself in between those who made a small mark in the game and never became big and those who never made the cut. US Stocks: Wall Street jumps as tech, bank shares gain, Quite a feat! Yet, right now, nobody in the team management seems to care. In his debut season in 2013 for the Rajasthan Royals, he played just two games and scored 9 runs.
… That turned out to be his last Test.

However, even that did not make as much noise as the fact that another player- Hanuma Vihari- who was drafted in only for the last two Tests, got his debut and played ahead of him which was, for the want of a better word - baffling. Not the most auspicious starts one would think. Luckily for me, my game plan worked for me tonight.” His comments might seem mundane but it encapsulates the wisdom how batsmen like him have been approaching T20 games. The middle-order batsman has gone off-radar faster than most of the other players of his generation. The youngster who smashed 153 runs in … The most memorable knock being his epic triple century against Tamil Nadu in the final of the 2014-15 season that had come on the back of a lean season. Instead, Hanuma Vihari, who was only included in the squad for the final two Tests, was given a debut. However, the recently concluded IPL has shifted focus back on the technically correct batsmen.

The lesson for Nair in this is simple: Get back. The practice of dropping a player despite him scoring big isn’t something new in cricket. “It’s obviously great getting a chance to play for India.

Buck up and score. But then it is this simplicity that has helped Nair prosper, and in turn earn him a ticket to Zimbabwe. For starters, he could take a cue from a teammate he has played with for a few years now. It isn't an easy time right now to be Karun Nair or anyone close to him, for that matter. Nair, coming in at No.3, steered his side with some exquisite, yet proper cricketing shots.

One of the recurring themes in the Karnataka middle order batsman’s progression over the last decade has been Rahul Dravid. Cook … His chance finally came in a must-win game against Hyderabad in Raipur. After his interaction as a 15-year-old, Dravid would once again return, this time as the mentor of the Rajasthan Royals where Nair would feature in two full seasons.

The tried and tested formula of getting set by finding the gaps and running hard between the wickets are now gaining more significance. Boycott was dropped for his slow batting as he took 555 deliveries to score 246 even though England had won the game. But, the youngster is waiting for another opportunity and is certain that he’ll do better this time than before. The grind of the four-day game in India often takes the backseat but has on several occasions, been at the forefront for a player replicating individual success on the international stage. Score as much as you can.
About 12 months ago, the 26-year-old Karnataka batsman became the second Indian batsman after Virender Sehwag to score a triple hundred in Test cricket. Faceless Income Tax Appeal: Will it bring transparency, reduce corruption? The DJ’s at the grounds don’t scream his name as much. He isn’t an explosive batsman who makes the crowds rush to the stadiums. This is exactly what every cricketer aspires for and I am no different,” Nair notes. Once I am in my zone, I back myself to chase down more than 10 runs per over,” he adds. When Prithvi Shaw and Vihari were named in the squad for the last two Tests, one other man featured once again on the ignored list. What more can a man do when he doesn't know why he isn't getting selected? Happy Birthday to India’s @karun126! pic.twitter.com/B9OQt7xRkY. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. IPL 2020: Virat Kohli-led RCB beat Mumbai Indians in thrilling Super Over game, FIFA bans soccer club president Marco Trovato for life for fixing matches, Sensational! Rahul Tewatia hits 5 sixes in an over to help Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Share Price. Despite the surge in the end, the poise and his unhurried approach impressed many — a far cry from the slam-dunk see-ball, hit-ball approach that had increasingly become the template for batting in T20s. Stories like Delhi Daredevils’ Nair are in many ways the real triumphs of IPL.

Karun Nair From 300 not out to no place in Indian team 12 months can be a long time!

It showcased his big-match temperament and his insatiable appetite for huge scores. However, in the larger scheme of things, this tournament has played a key role in his evolution as a batsman. His first brush with his childhood hero happened when he was batting at the nets when he was with Karnataka’s U-15 squad. 15:31 19 Dec 2016.


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