Ultimate goal is to be part of next two T20 World Cups and help India win: Dinesh Karthik
Cricket | June 12, 2021 14:29 ISTKarthik also believes that the middle-order slot, between No.5 and 7 - is where he can slot in and make the difference.
Karthik also believes that the middle-order slot, between No.5 and 7 - is where he can slot in and make the difference.
Karthik also opened up on his cricketing journey and whether MS Dhoni's rise eclipsed his international stint.
A string of impressive performances in Australia and home series against England have made Pant India's first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming WTC final and the five-Test series against the Three Lions.
The two-time champions will also hope to get their campaign on track after enduring a shaky start in IPL 2021.
The IPL 2021 just about provided enough - having reached the half-wark mark in the league stage with 29 completed games - to learn how India's T20 World Cup hopefuls fared in the competitions.
Karthik's 200 has come playing for six IPL franchises - Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The lineup will be led by former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who will be one of the presenters.
Under Karthik's leadership, KKR progressed to the knockouts in 2018 and achieved a fifth-place finish in 2019.
The KKR vice-captain said the veteran off-spinner's dedication and interest at this stage of his career is a testament to his character.
Virat Kohli was the top-scorer for India with his unbeaten 46-ball 77 after India were invited to take first strike.
Virat Kohli's magnificence helped India recover from a difficult situation to manage a decent 156 for 6 against England in the third T20 International at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The cricketer is known for his big-hitting and performed well for Tamil Nadu in the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy that they won, though he got only a few opportunities to bat.
Tamil Nadu produced an impressive batting display after left-arm spinner M Siddarth’s four-wicket haul as they lifted the coveted Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy after defeating Baroda by seven wickets on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu clinched their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title on Sunday, defeating Baroda by seven wickets in the final at Motera Stadium
The young contingent comprising Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi and Shubman Gill has been retained.
Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to offload their former captain Dinesh Karthik and capped spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of IPL 2021 auction. While Karthik had joined the franchise in IPL 2018 mega-auction, Kuldeep has been with them since 2014. According to reports, the franchise has other options and are likely to release both the players.
All-rounder Vijay Shankar has been named Karthik's deputy. The 35-year Karthik will spearhead a squad that is a mix of experience and youth.
Batsman K.B Arun Karthick, who returns to play for Tamil Nadu after a gap of seven years, and medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier, who moved from Kerala ahead of the season, have also been included in the list
KKR should release the likes of Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Eoin Morgan and Dinesh Karthik while letting 21-year-old Shubman Gill take over as the captain, said former India batsman Aakash Chopra.
Hoping to grab two crucial points, KKR are slated to lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at Dubai.
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