Former Teammate Asks Not to Pick DK for T20 WC: In a deep sunken RCB side, Dinesh Karthik stood out, apart from Virat Kohli, as a prolific finisher. His outrageous batting has put a lot of opposition on the edge. This sparked the discussion about the veteran’s return to the national team for the much anticipated T20 World Cup 2024.
Former Teammate Asks Not to Pick DK for T20 WC
Former Indian cricketer S Badrinath thinks considering Dinesh Karthik for the World Cup may not be a better idea. If India is selecting him for the tournament, they will have to utilize him to justify that.
“If Dinesh Karthik is picked, he must play all matches, not just sit on the bench. But with his age, does India’s XI have room for him over younger players? He may lack utility if he is kept in the squad. I would prefer promoting an emerging finisher. If the team sees Karthik as the finisher they want in the XI, then his selection is justified. Though several prospects have surpassed him for that role,” Badrinath said.
Badrinath thinks that Hardik Pandya’s all-rounding presence and Rinku Singh’s finishing form would hinder DK’s chances of being selected as Rishab Pant may be considered for the wicketkeeping role.
“Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities make him a rarity in Indian cricket, so he is likely to be in the playing XI. Jadeja has also done well recently as a finisher. Rinku Singh’s performances have been excellent. So it will be tough for DK to get selected over all these players. Rishabh Pant will likely be there as the keeper. Ultimately, it comes down to which position the selectors want to fill,” he continued.
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