Karun Nair: Rahul Dravid gave me right kind of confidence

Having spent considerable amount of time under Rahul Dravid tutelage in Rajasthan Royals as well as India 'A' set-up, talented Karun Nair is thankful to Karnataka legend who has given him 'right confidence'

Colombo: Having spent considerable amount of time under Rahul Dravid tutelage in Rajasthan Royals as well as India 'A' set-up, talented Karun Nair is thankful to Karnataka legend who has given him 'right confidence' as he is enjoying his maiden call-up to the national squad.


Karun Nair during the practice session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo yesterday. Pic/Solaris Images 

"He (Dravid) has given me a lot of confidence in my batting. And he just keeps pushing me in the right way and has always been positive. He hasn't changed too much of my technique but he has just been giving the right confidence that a young player needs," Nair told at his maiden press conference for thes senior team.

"He doesn't talk much, doesn't get into details much and lets you play the way you have been playing all your life. He gives you the freedom to go there and express yourself," Nair was effusive in his praise for the former India captain. Just like any other cricketer, getting an India call-up is a stuff of dreams for the 23-year-old Bangalore boy.


Rahul Dravid 

"It's a dream come true for me. For any Indian cricketer, it is a dream to play for your country so I am really excited to be part of this team. And I am looking forward to every opportunity that I get," said Nair after taking part in Wednesday's practice session.

For Nair, it is all about soaking in the atmosphere of the Indian dressing room. "I have just had a first session, so nothing much has happened yet. But it's a great feeling to be a part of this dressing room, walk into it and talk with everyone. I spoke with Ravi Shastri and he told me to keep playing the way I have played so far and not change anything," he added.

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