Karnataka’s R. Smaran, who struck an unbeaten 227—his second double ton of this Ranji Trophy season—towards Chandigarh in Hubballi on Monday, stated it’s “very straightforward” to bat with Karun Nair, and he advantages from the India worldwide’s fixed steering.
The fourth-wicket pair had added 343 runs in Karnataka’s innings win towards Kerala and placed on 119 towards Chandigarh on Sunday.
“He continuously guides me based mostly on how the wicket is. He retains telling me what pictures are dangerous on a specific wicket. If two spinners are bowling, he places a lot strain on them. Then the sector spreads, and it’s nearly (strike) rotation and enjoying the periods out. Having him in our crew is known as a blessing. When he’s batting on the market within the center, it makes issues straightforward for us,” he stated.
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On his pre-season preparation, he stated, “I feel profitable the Ranji Trophy has all the time been my precedence, as a result of we haven’t been capable of win it for ten years. So, there was a particular concentrate on the preparation for the red-ball season. To transform these begins into huge scores was the primary focus. I labored with my coach, Syed Zabiullah, seeking to take the sport deep and bat out these periods.”
Reflecting on his prolific season thus far, he stated, “It’s simply the beginning, and I feel there may be nonetheless an extended method to go. You’ve received to maintain piling on the runs. You may’t chill out at any cut-off date.”
Revealed on Nov 17, 2025