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PM hails Karun Nair for triple century

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed Karun Nair for scoring triple century in cricket test match against England.

"Congratulations on the historic triple century @karun126! We all are delighted & proud of your remarkable feat," Modi tweeted.

25-year-old Karun scored 303 not out, becoming the second Indian batsman after the legendary Virender Sehwag (twice) to hit a triple hundred in Test match cricket.

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First Published: Dec 19 2016 | 7:13 PM IST

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