Four Reasons Why Dinesh Karthik Should be Part of India's World Cup Squad
Updated - 15 Feb 2019, 07:50 PM
The Indian selectors have dropped a bombshell after dropping Dinesh Karthik from India’s ODI squad against Australia. The talisman has done a good job in the recent past and it was surprising to note that Dinesh Karthik could not make the cut into India’s squad for five-match ODI series against Australia.
Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik has got a place in the T20I series against Australia. However, dropping the Tamil Nadu batsman from the forthcoming series has left his World Cup spot in jeopardy. Consequently, Dinesh Karthik who leads Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL will need to turn the tables in the upcoming domestic T20 league.
We take a look at Four reasons why DK should be part of India’s World Cup squad.
Finisher Role
Dinesh Karthik has done justice to the new role of the finisher which has been given to him by the team management. Karthik has played selflessly to hit the ground running in recent times. Consequently, the right-hander has provided the finishing touches to the Indian innings.
He has played quickfire knocks in the recent past to help India get over the line. Hence, the Tamil Nadu batsman is going to be essential in the World Cup squad.
Dinesh Karthik has embraced the new role and has done a great job in ending India’s innings on a high.
Back-up Wicketkeeper:
India’s former skipper MS Dhoni is going to take up the wicketkeeping role in the ICC World Cup 2019. However, Dinesh Karthik can take over the wicketkeeping gloves from Dhoni whenever the former captain needs rest during the ODI showpiece.
Dinesh Karthik might not be able to bring the same qualities to the table as compared to MS Dhoni but he is going to be a good back-up keeper. Karthik has all the experience under his belt which can be utilized by the Indian team management.
Experience
Dinesh Karthik is an experienced campaigner who can keep his calm in the intense situations of the match. The right-hander has done a great job in the recent past which has helped his confidence level. In fact, it is rightly said that experience cannot be bought in the market and thus, DK is going to hold the key.
The veteran batsman has thus far scored 1738 runs in the ODI fold at an average of 31.04. Furthermore, he has scored his runs at a strike of 73.71 in the 77 innings of the 50-overs version.
Recent Form:
Dinesh Karthik has delivered the goods in the recent past. Karthik has been able to hit the ground running in the recent past and it was not fair to drop him from the ODI squad. Thus, Karthik is a player who is high on confidence and should be able to get back in the quadrennial event.
Karthik has scored his runs at a healthy strike rate which has helped him in finishing the games on the high for the Indian team. The right-handed batsman can find boundaries from the get-go and has hit the straps in the recent past.
