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.