Karun Nair became only the third player in Test history to convert his first ton into a triple hundred
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Karun Nair's parents watch him during his triple-century at Chennai, India v England, 5th Test, Chennai, December 19, 2016 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Karun Nair receives a handshake from Alastair Cook after his 303 not out, India v England, 5th Test, Chennai, 3rd day, December 18, 2016 © AFP

Australia v Pakistan at Brisbane

Dec 15-19 Australia won by 39 runs

U.A.E. v Afghanistan at ICCA Dubai

Dec 18 Afghanistan won by 44 runs

U.A.E. v Afghanistan at Dubai (DSC)

Dec 16 Afghanistan won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)