IPL 2022: Sanjay Manjrekar Discusses Why It's So Difficult For RCB's Dinesh Karthik To Sneak Into The Indian Team

Updated - 25 Apr 2022, 12:57 PM

Sanjay Manjrekar, Dinesh Karthik
Sanjay Manjrekar, Dinesh Karthik. (Photo: Twitter)

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer who now works as a full-time commentator, recently highlighted why Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik is finding it difficult to break into the Indian playing XI for the next ICC World T20.

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At the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Karthik has been in great form.

Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik. Image: BCCI

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is honing his striking skills in preparation for a stunning return to the Team India white-ball team. Karthik has placed his eyes on a sensational comeback to the national team for the ICC World T20 2022.

Karthik, a finisher who has looked in great form during the IPL 2022, might face off against Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper’s position if the Royal Challengers Bangalore star continues to shine with the bat for the Virat Kohli-starrer side this season.

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Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer, has made a fascinating statement regarding the present selections argument surrounding an on-song Karthik in the IPL’s 15th season.

Karthik’s argument for an India call-up this year, according to the former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar, will have to be solidified during the IPL 2022.

Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik. (Photo: Twitter)

“Only if he stays in this shape.” I’m going to be more practical this time. This IPL is nearly over. Let’s see if the form remains intact till the finish of the league. Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo, “When you say we want DK in the team, you want a person out.”

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Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya[Photo: Twitter]
“However, when I consider the veterans, getting into India’s Playing XI is difficult.” Because he’s only interested in positions 5, 6, and 7. He isn’t somebody who can bat up the line, and I don’t believe that is being taken into account. Rishabh Pant will need to be replaced. “We’ll have to look at Hardik Pandya vs. Dinesh Karthik first. He continued, “It won’t be easy.”

At the IPL 2022, he has established himself as RCB’s go-to player in the death overs. Karthik has 210 runs in eight games this season.

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