Karun Nair

Cricketer

Indian Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/12/1991
Age34 years
BirthplaceJodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Latest News about Karun Nair

01/03/2025

Karun Nair played a match-winning role for Vidarbha in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final against Kerala, scoring 86 in the first innings and 135 in the second. His performances helped Vidarbha secure their third Ranji Trophy title. This came after a prolific Vijay Hazare Trophy where he scored 779 runs including five centuries at an average of 389.50.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameKarun Kaladharan Nair
NicknameNot Known
Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
HometownBangalore, Karnataka, India

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight67 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesWatching movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeN/A

Family

FatherKaladharan Nair (Businessman)
MotherPrema Nair (School Teacher)

Career

Cricket
International Debut
Test26 November 2016 vs England in Mohali
ODI11 June 2016 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
T20N/A
Coach/MentorB Shivanand
Jersey Number#69 (India)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Karnataka
  • Rajasthan Royals
  • South Zone
  • Mangalore United
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • Vidarbha
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Punjab Kings
  • Lucknow Super Giants
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
Nature on fieldCool
Favourite ShotInside-out
Records/Achievements (main ones)
  • Nair scored three consecutive centuries in the quarters, semis, and finals of the 2013-14 Ranji season for Karnataka.
  • In the final test match of England's tour of India (2016), Nair scored a triple ton (303*) becoming the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to do so.
  • In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final, Nair scored 86 and 135 in both innings for Vidarbha against Kerala, helping his team win their third Ranji title.
  • In the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair scored 779 runs including five centuries at an average of 389.50 for Vidarbha.
Career Turning PointNair's consistent performances for Rajasthan Royals at the 2014 IPL

Favourites

Favourite CricketerSachin Tendulkar
Favourite MovieChak De! India

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Karun Nair narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation during the 'Aranmula Vallasadya' boat feast in Kerala in July 2016.
2. Delhi Daredevils acquired Karun Nair for INR 4 Crores in the 2016 IPL auction.
3. In his first Ranji season, Nair impressively scored 494 runs, including three consecutive centuries, for Karnataka.
4. Karun Nair secured a remarkable deal in the 2016 IPL auction when he was chosen by Delhi Daredevils.
5. During the 2012 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair marked his senior domestic debut in a List-A match.
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