Mumbai: Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been lauded by cricket critics and fans for his impressive performance in the Indian team following three years in the IPL. Following the defeat once morest New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals
Karthik, who lost his place in the Indian team, has now regained his place in the team at the age of 35 through hard work.
Karthik’s claim to the Indian team was due to his extraordinary handling of the role of finisher in the Bangalore team during the season. Karthik scored 287 runs at a strike rate of 191.33 this season.
In recognition of his performance, Karthik was named in the Indian squad for the Twenty20 series once morest South Africa.
Karthik shares the joy of returning to the Indian team following 3 years through the Royal Challengers Bangalore Bold Diaries.
‘Very happy. He is very satisfied now. I think this is my most special comeback. Because a lot of people wrote me off. I was able to come back from a situation like this and do as I did. The mega star auction, the rigorous training with Abhishek Nair and so many other things brought it to fruition, ”said Karthik.
Dinesh Karthik had been training with former cricketer Abhishek Nair for most of the season following losing his place in the Indian team and losing his form. Karthik also captained the Kolkata Knight Riders for two and a half years.
‘Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar should not be forgotten. They gave me clarity on how to carry out the mission to be handled. I am indebted to Bangalore for taking me on the team and entrusting me with the crucial mission of the team. They trusted me. I am trying my best for Bangalore, a very special franchise, ”said Karthik.
English Summary: “A lot of people had given up on me” – Dinesh Karthik on being selected for the India T20I squad