Karun Nair's magical run leaves 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar impressed

Dreams do come true for those who desevere, and Karun Nair is a testament to this after his phenomenal performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 33-year-old batsman has taken the cricketing world by storm, amassing 752 runs in just seven innings at a stunning strike rate of 125.96. With five centuries to his name, Nair's remarkable form has been the talk of the tournament.

Nair’s efforts have not only propelled Vidarbha to their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy final but also earned him widespread praise, including from Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. 

Lauding Nair's incredible achievement, Tendulkar tweeted, “Scoring 752 runs in 7 innings with 5 centuries is nothing short of extraordinary, @karun126. Performances like these don’t just happen, they come from immense focus and hard work. Keep going strong and make every opportunity count!”

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The upcoming final will see Vidarbha face Karnataka in a highly anticipated clash. Nair has been pivotal in Vidarbha's journey to the final. Nair first grabbed headlines in 2016 when he became the second Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket, achieving the feat against England. However, a series of low scores led to his omission from the national team.

Now, with just 79 more runs needed, Nair stands on the brink of breaking the record for the most runs in a single edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. As Vidarbha prepares for the final showdown, all eyes will be on Nair, whose inspiring comeback story exemplifies resilience and determination.

Narayan Jagadessan holds the record of scoring the most runs in single season of Vijay Hazare Trophy. The player from Tamil Nadu scored 830 runs with 5 centuries in 8 matches at an impressive average of 138 during 2022-23 season.