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Indian international batter Karun Nair has rejoined Northamptonshire for the 2024 season.

Nair returns to Wantage Road following a three-match spell at the club towards the end of last year.

The 32-year-old scored 249 innings for the club last season, including a stunning 150 against Surrey.

"I'm thrilled to be returning to Northamptonshire," Nair said.

He added to "Our aim is to win games and get promoted and I'm excited to get stuck in with the bat and help the team secure victories.

"I would like to thank the coach and captain for believing in me and giving me this wonderful opportunity.

"I was really happy with my form last season and hopefully I can get going right away and put big runs on the board."

Nair became only the second India batter to score a triple century in Test cricket, back in 2016, hitting 303 not out against England in Chennai.

Northamptonshire head coach John Sadler has shared his delight at bringing back a player of Nair's quality to the club.

He said: "Because of the impact Karun had with us last season, he was always our main target to get back with us this season.

"Not only did he score some incredible runs for us, his calmness, his temperament, and his hunger for more runs was superb.

"We are delighted to get him on board with us again and I'm sure he will be a super asset for us again this season"

Nair is contracted to play the first seven County Championship games for Northamptonshire.