New Delhi: Dinesh Karthik’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2022 has not been that special. In this tournament, Dinesh Karthik was dismissed for only one run against Pakistan. Whereas against South Africa on the previous day too, he could score only 6 runs after playing 15 balls. Now due to his poor batting, questions will arise on his inclusion in the playing-11.
At the same time, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has also told the need of Rishabh Pant in Team India. Actually, after the injury to Dinesh Karthik against South Africa, Rishabh Pant came on the field in his place. Since then, Sehwag has given a statement regarding the possibility of taking him in the playing-11.
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Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, ‘Pant should have been in place of Dinesh Karthik from day one. Rishabh Pant has played Test cricket there, played ODIs and performed. When did Dinesh Karthik play in Australia? This is not a Bangalore wicket. I was saying the same thing even today that Pant should have been taken in the team instead of Deepak Hooda. He has experience playing there. He has broken the pride of Australia.
Sehwag further said, ‘I can only give opinion here, whatever the rest of the management feeds. Their problem is in the next match. If Karthik is fit, then the same team will land. In my view, Rishabh Pant should have been in the playing-11 earlier as well.
Significantly, Dinesh Karthik got injured during the match against South Africa. He had walked off the field due to a strain in his lower back during India’s bowling. After which Rishabh Pant took over the wicketkeeping in his place. It is possible that in the next match, instead of Dinesh Karthik, Pant will be part of the playing-11.