Rahul Dravid on Karun Nair: Must build on triple ton for great future

Karun Nair, who emulated Virender Sehwag and became only the second Indian to score a Test triple ton last week, must stay focused and continue to score heavily to enjoy a great international future, says former great Rahul Dravid, the batsman’s mentor.

Former India skipper and batting great Rahul Dravid, the India junior team head coach, feels India’s latest Test triple centurion Karun Nair needs to build on his exploits in the Chennai Test against England to have a successful international career.

Karun Nair’s Test career has started with a bang after his unbeaten triple century in the Chennai Test against England, but former batting great and India skipper Rahul Dravid, the junior India coach, has urged him to stay focused and build on the success. (PTI)

Dravid said the Karnataka batsman displayed ample “ability, hunger and desire” in hammering 303 not out in the final Test. He also praised KL Rahul, Jayant Yadav and Hardik Pandya, who have all been mentored by him as India A players.

“Karun Nair had a fantastic Test match and is an incredible scorer. To score your first hundred and also go on to score a triple hundred speaks volumes for his ability and his hunger and desire. I am really happy for him and happy for Indian cricket to see boys coming through. He can go and build on from here,” Dravid told the cricket board’s website, bcci.tv.

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