Sachin Tendulkar hails ‘extraordinary’ Karun Nair amid brilliant performances

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Karun Nair's exceptional performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has caught the attention of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Describing Nair's achievements as "nothing short of extraordinary," Tendulkar urged the Vidarbha captain to maintain his impressive form. Nair has been a standout player in India's premier 50-over domestic competition, boasting an incredible average with 752 runs in seven innings, including five centuries and one half-century.

"Scoring 752 runs in 7 innings with 5 centuries is nothing short of extraordinary, @karun126," Tendulkar wrote on X.

"Performances like these don't just happen, they come from immense focus and hard work. Keep going strong and make every opportunity count!" he added.

Tendulkar's commendation came just before the national selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, was set to meet in Mumbai. The committee will decide on the Indian teams for the upcoming Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England.

Nair expressed his gratitude for Tendulkar's kind words, stating that such recognition means a lot to him. His remarkable performances have been instrumental in Vidarbha reaching the tournament's final. They are set to face Karnataka on Saturday, adding further excitement to his achievements.

Nair holds a unique place in Indian cricket history as only the second batsman after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Test cricket. The praise from Tendulkar not only acknowledges Nair's current success but also serves as motivation for future endeavours.

The crafty batter has been going through a purple patch courtesy of his sheer skill and class with the willow. If he gets an opportunity in the Champions Trophy, it will be stellar and deserving from the player's point of view. Nair's rich vein of form can prove to be crucial for India as they look to end their decade-long trophy drought in 50-over format of the game.