IND vs WI: "Wind Will Be A Massive Factor, Even Though We Play With A Heavy Ball" - Dinesh Karthik Ahead Of Florida Leg

Indian wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes that the wind will play a big role in the final two T20Is against West Indies as well and the batters will have to be smart while trying to clear the boundaries.

Additionally, ahead of the final two T20Is in Florida, Karthik said his role as a finisher is a tough job as there is a short window in which he has to make a huge impact on the outcome of the game.

“Finisher’s role is one that it is very hard to be consistent. Every time you get in, you should be able to make an impact that will help the team. Obviously, do something special on that given day, that’s what I try to focus on.”

“There are a lot of factors that can make it actually tougher for you, especially in the Caribbean and Miami. Wind will be a massive factor, even though it is a sport which is played with a heavy ball, a lot of times the wind dictates because it tends to carry to fielders and not cross the boundary line,” Karthik said.

“When you are trying to manufacture shots, you may not get it right” – Dinesh Karthik

Speaking about his style of batting and how it could be affected in the final two T20Is, Karthik said the cheeky shots will come off on certain days, and on other days it may not. The bowlers will also have a massive say at the same time, as per the 37-year-old.

“On the other hand, the other side helps you to hit bigger sixes and play the shots. It works both ways, the bowlers are clever and they try to force you to hit into the wind as much as possible.”

“That makes it much tougher as a batsman. Sometimes, when you are trying to manufacture shots, you may not get it right on a given day. But there are days you get it right and those days, you should make it count,” he added.

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