Sat Jan 18 07:14:24 UTC 2025: ## Sachin Tendulkar Hails Karun Nair’s Extraordinary Vijay Hazare Trophy Performance
**Mumbai, India** – Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Vidarbha captain Karun Nair’s exceptional performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Friday, calling his run-scoring spree “nothing short of extraordinary.” Nair has amassed 752 runs in seven innings, including five centuries and one half-century, averaging a remarkable 752.
Tendulkar, in a tweet tagging Nair, praised his immense focus and hard work, urging him to continue his strong performance. This stellar show comes as the national selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to meet in Mumbai to choose the Indian team for the upcoming Champions Trophy and ODI series against England.
Nair’s exceptional form has propelled Vidarbha to the Vijay Hazare Trophy final, where they will face Karnataka on Saturday. He is only the second Indian batsman after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Test cricket. In the semi-final against Maharashtra, Nair smashed an unbeaten 88 off just 44 balls, guiding Vidarbha to a resounding victory.
Nair is on the verge of breaking a tournament record. If he scores another 79 runs, he will surpass Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan’s record of 830 runs in the tournament. His outstanding performance has sparked calls for his return to the Indian team. Nair last played for India in March 2017, and is remembered for his historic triple century in Tests. His impressive domestic form has reignited interest in his potential inclusion in the national squad.
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