This is how Karun Nair celebrated his 300 in the Team hotel

Teammates and Karun’s parents were jubilant even as wishes started pouring in from all over the country including PM Modi and former greats like Gavaskar, Ganguly and Sehwag. (Photo: Twitter, BCCI)

Karun Nair’s mother came to watch him for the first time and her son didn’t disappoint her. (Photo: twitter, BCCI)

Karun Nair’s mother came to watch him for the first time and her son didn’t disappoint her. (Photo: twitter, BCCI)

On his way to an unbeaten 303, Karun Nair became the first ever Indian and the third in world to convert his first century into a triple century. (Photo: AP)

Karun stitched together strong partnerships first with Ashwin and then with Jadeja to lead India to its biggest ever Test total of 759/7d. (Photo: AP)

The 25-year-old batsman was greeted with broad smiles from his parents as he entered the team hotel (Photo: Twitter, BCCI)