We backed Karun and he has delivered: Virat Kohli

Indian Test match skipper Virat Kohli has stated the support the team management had given Karun Nair following those low scores in the previous Tests that eventually culminated to an epic knock of 303 at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. Kohli, who has been in brilliant form in the ongoing season that has seen him smash a bevy of double-centuries also went on to add that Nair’s character was the lesson one could take from the ordeal.

Karun Nair became the talk of the town in recent times with some impressive batsmanship, something that saw him become only the second Indian batsman to net a triple century in Tests after Virender Sehwag. His character was there for all to see as he moved on from the previous ordeals despite begin dropped on a few occasions and the string of low scores previously.

The 28-year old Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, “For a youngster not having played all that well and to come out here and score 300 is amazing. It speaks volumes of his character and the quality that he possesses. We backed him to play for the Indian cricket team at the highest level (Test format) and he has delivered. His parents were in the stands as well, something that made it an even more special occasion for him and we are all very happy for him.”

Karun Nair also has the dubious honor of being the only batsman to have converted his maiden Test match ton into a triple century. The main thing about the way Nair played was the fact that he did not overly celebrate after reaching his 300. This clearly showcases that Nair is not content with his century as well as the fact that he is ready to take on any future challenge in the future.