MUMBAI: Batsman Karun Nair, who as soon as slammed a triple hundred (303 not out in opposition to England at Chennai in December 2016) in Test cricket, will end up for Northamptonshire for the rest of the English County season, TOI has learnt.
“Karun is replacing Australia’s Sam Whiteman in the Northamptonshire team. He will leave for the UK tomorrow. The Northants will make a formal announcement in this regard on Friday,” a dependable supply informed TOI on Thursday.
Nair would be the second Indian after Prithvi Shaw, who had smashed blazing knocks of 244 & 125 in his maiden county season earlier than a critical knee damage dominated him out final month, to play for Northamptonshire this season.
“It feels great to know that my recent performances are being recognised. I have always believed I have the capability of performing at the highest level, so I hope my performances will eventually push for a place in the Indian team. I hope I can score runs and get three wins for the county. Anything beyond that is not in my control. I am looking forward to the opportunity,” Nair informed this paper.
Nair not too long ago shifted to Vidarbha after taking part in for Karnataka for a few years. This will likely be his maiden stint in County cricket. “Moving my state team allows me to have a fresh new environment. I just feel good about myself and Vidarbha. I hope I can contribute towards a winning side,” he mentioned.
Nair performed six Tests, by which he scored 374 runs@62.33, and two ODIs (46 runs) for India, earlier than he was sidelined for good. In a prolific 85-match first-class profession, the 31-year-old has scored 2,989 runs @48.94, with 15 lots of and 27 fifties underneath his belt. He has additionally scored 2119 runs in 90 List A video games@30.71, and 2989 runs in 150 T20 matches@25.11.
“Karun is replacing Australia’s Sam Whiteman in the Northamptonshire team. He will leave for the UK tomorrow. The Northants will make a formal announcement in this regard on Friday,” a dependable supply informed TOI on Thursday.
Nair would be the second Indian after Prithvi Shaw, who had smashed blazing knocks of 244 & 125 in his maiden county season earlier than a critical knee damage dominated him out final month, to play for Northamptonshire this season.
“It feels great to know that my recent performances are being recognised. I have always believed I have the capability of performing at the highest level, so I hope my performances will eventually push for a place in the Indian team. I hope I can score runs and get three wins for the county. Anything beyond that is not in my control. I am looking forward to the opportunity,” Nair informed this paper.
Nair not too long ago shifted to Vidarbha after taking part in for Karnataka for a few years. This will likely be his maiden stint in County cricket. “Moving my state team allows me to have a fresh new environment. I just feel good about myself and Vidarbha. I hope I can contribute towards a winning side,” he mentioned.
Nair performed six Tests, by which he scored 374 runs@62.33, and two ODIs (46 runs) for India, earlier than he was sidelined for good. In a prolific 85-match first-class profession, the 31-year-old has scored 2,989 runs @48.94, with 15 lots of and 27 fifties underneath his belt. He has additionally scored 2119 runs in 90 List A video games@30.71, and 2989 runs in 150 T20 matches@25.11.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com