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Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair backs Vidarbha's 'ability to fight back'

Karun Nair on Saturday backed Vidarbha to come good against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final owing to their ability to fight back from tough situations, an attribute that the two-time winners displayed against Madhya Pradesh in the semifinal. Vidarbha bounced back strongly in the second innings after being bowled out for a mere 170 in the first to win by 62 runs, setting up the final against Mumbai which starts here on Sunday. "The thrilling and close win against Madhya Pradesh really showed the character in the team, a lot of fighting ability," Nair told PTI Video in an exclusive interview here at the Wankhede Stadium. "We have always come back from difficult situations, that was another difficult situation (first innings against Madhya Pradesh) where we didn't play quite well to our potential in the first innings, but we came back really hard and won that game," he said. However, Nair hoped that there is no such situation for the team to deal with in the final. "But we need to s

Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair backs Vidarbha's 'ability to fight back'
Updated On : 10 Mar 2024 | 4:07 PM IST

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of released and retained players by LSG

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) released eight players and are yet the team with the least amount of money in their purse heading into the IPL 2024 auction

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of released and retained players by LSG
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 11:40 PM IST

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB highlights: Kings XI out class Bangalore by 97 runs

Rahul punished RCB bowlers into submission to help KXIP to a daunting 206 for 3 before the bowling attack put up a disciplined effort to bundle Virat Kohli's side for 109 with three overs to spare

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB highlights: Kings XI out class Bangalore by 97 runs
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 11:59 PM IST

IPL 2020, DC vs KXIP highlights: Delhi beats Punjab in Super Over thriller

Marcus Stoinis' last over star turns with both bat and ball was beautifully complemented by Kagiso Rabada's brilliant Super Over that ensured a thrilling IPL victory for Delhi Capitals

IPL 2020, DC vs KXIP highlights: Delhi beats Punjab in Super Over thriller
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 5:16 PM IST

IPL 2020, Match 2: DC vs KXIP live streaming, match and toss timing details

The KXIP vs DC IPL match will be telecast live on the Star Sports 1 HD/SD and Star Sports Hindi 1 HD/SD. Check IPL 2020 match 2, DC vs KXIP live streaming, toss timings details here

IPL 2020, Match 2: DC vs KXIP live streaming, match and toss timing details
Updated On : 20 Sep 2020 | 5:11 PM IST

Key players to playing 11: Know about Kings XI Punjab ahead of IPL 2020

In the 2014 edition of IPL, the KXIP's Glenn Maxwell has hammered 552 runs in 16 games, helping the team reach its sole final till date. Check KXIP playing 11, players list, full schedule here

Key players to playing 11: Know about Kings XI Punjab ahead of IPL 2020
Updated On : 17 Sep 2020 | 7:40 PM IST

Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue

KXIP will play two afternoon matches - first at home ground on April 26 against Kolkata Knight Riders and the second on May 3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 5:51 PM IST

Karun Nair signs endorsement deal with DNI Home Theatre

DNI is a home Solution brand specialising in Home theatre, Home Automation

Karun Nair signs endorsement deal with DNI Home Theatre
Updated On : 04 Mar 2017 | 12:34 AM IST

Mixed Bag: Record for Cheteshwara Pujara, bad luck for Karun Nair

Karun would just wonder what more could he have done apart from scoring a triple ton to miss a Test match

Mixed Bag: Record for Cheteshwara Pujara, bad luck for Karun Nair
Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 5:36 PM IST

Karun Nair: A cricketer with 3 test innings, many records

In the course of scoring his unbeaten 303 against England, the Rahul Dravid find became the least capped triple centurion

Karun Nair: A cricketer with 3 test innings, many records
Updated On : 20 Dec 2016 | 9:36 PM IST

Chennai Test: Best knock of my life, says Karun Nair after hitting maiden triple ton

Nair's 303 runs is the 3rd highest individual score by an Indian in Tests, after former opener Virender Sehwag

Chennai Test: Best knock of my life, says Karun Nair after hitting maiden triple ton
Updated On : 19 Dec 2016 | 6:48 PM IST