Karun Nair scores century against Kerala, completes 9,000 runs in First-Class cricket It was the 33-year-old’s second century of the season, following his unbeaten 174 against Goa in the previous round. Karun Nair scored a double century in the Ranji Trophy, pressuring selectors for a Test recall ahead of South Africa matches. Karnataka have long been a batting reservoir for the Indian team and Karun Nair is yet another sensation from that list. A fluent strokemaker who relies a lot on touchplay than sheer power,... Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair staked his claim for a national recall with a commanding unbeaten 142, steering Karnataka to 319 for three against Kerala on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy encounter on Saturday.