President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated cricketer Karun Nair for his triple century against England. In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee said, the country rejoices at his success.

In his message, Mr Modi termed it as historic saying the country is delighted and proud of Karun’s remarkable feat.

Karun Nair has become the second Indian player after Virender Sehwag to hit triple century in test cricket.