New Delhi: Karun Nair has once again showcased his insatiable appetite for runs through a record-setting performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His remarkable campaign was significant enough to lead Vidarbha to the finals and even catch the attention of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

“I feel a great sense of satisfaction and pride in my achievements. Although Vidarbha fell short of winning the trophy, which would have been the perfect conclusion, I am pleased with my individual performance,” Nair stated in an interview with HT. “I aspire to maintain this momentum and accumulate a substantial number of runs.”

Before his remarkable streak concluded against Karnataka, Nair boasted an impressive average of 752. Despite his team's narrow defeat, he stands at the pinnacle of the scoring charts with 779 runs from eight innings, averaging 389.50.

Prior to his dismissal for 112 runs against Uttar Pradesh, Nair established a new List A record by scoring 542 runs without being dismissed. He achieved five centuries in just eight innings, leaving teams such as Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan unable to contain him.

While the 33-year-old expressed enthusiasm about the records he was setting, his primary focus remained on outsmarting the bowlers.

“The matches were coming in quick succession, leaving me little time to reflect on my achievements,” Nair remarked. “However, I would be dishonest if I claimed that these thoughts didn’t cross my mind. They certainly did.”

“Each time I reached a hundred, I found myself thinking, ‘Oh my God, what’s happening!?’ It was an extraordinary experience, almost surreal. It is something I have never encountered before, and I intend to cherish it deeply. I aim to recreate that feeling repeatedly.”

His century against Rajasthan in the quarter-finals was particularly special to him, as it came against a formidable bowling lineup featuring Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Aniket Choudhary, and Manav Suthar.

Nair began his campaign strongly in the opening match against Jammu & Kashmir, but he was mindful of the need to sustain his performance without burning out. He aimed to reset and continue his success.

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