Dinesh Karthik retires from all formats of cricket [Post Updated #355]

[Ab Fan]

Posters who don't follow games as closely seems to be confusing that DK's competition is with Rishabh Pant. In reality, Pant is a no 4 batsman and the best left handed batsman we have got currently in India. DK has been in magnificent form and doing well in the role of 360 degree batting as finisher.

Pant is obviously a mandatory in this team because of what he brings to the table but SKY and DK are making a good case for themselves too. Obviously, the first half of IPL has also sealed the fate of Venky Iyer who will be conveniently dumbed since the best LOI all rounder from India of this generation has arrived and will play a major role in WT20 Australia with both bat and bowl.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Posters who don't follow games as closely seems to be confusing that DK's competition is with Rishabh Pant. In reality, Pant is a no 4 batsman and the best left handed batsman we have got currently in India. DK has been in magnificent form and doing well in the role of 360 degree batting as finisher.

Pant is obviously a mandatory in this team because of what he brings to the table but SKY and DK are making a good case for themselves too. Obviously, the first half of IPL has also sealed the fate of Venky Iyer who will be conveniently dumbed since the best LOI all rounder from India of this generation has arrived and will play a major role in WT20 Australia with both bat and bowl.

Kindly tell what does Rishabh Pant brings to table in T20 cricket? Which genius wants him as a number 4 batsman in T20s?

 

[Ab Fan]

Kindly tell what does Rishabh Pant brings to table in T20 cricket? Which genius wants him as a number 4 batsman in T20s?

This has already been highlighted in past. Kindly visit all my past posts associated to this as a very detailed analysis is already done and explained to you but you deliberately decided to give it a miss. This is truly a great chance for you to browse through past posts and strengthen your cricketing skills further and develop it to justify and make your PP experience more relevant.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The way Karthik is batting these days, he should be playing for India at No.6 in T20Is. India have tried and failed to find someone in that spot for quite some time now. Karthik has experience and proven credentials as a finisher. Don't see what India have to lose by having him in that spot. Especially with the T20 World Cup right around the corner.

 

[Champ_Pal]

The way Karthik is batting these days, he should be playing for India at No.6 in T20Is. India have tried and failed to find someone in that spot for quite some time now. Karthik has experience and proven credentials as a finisher. Don't see what India have to lose by having him in that spot. Especially with the T20 World Cup right around the corner.

DK has hit a purple patch. He is playing like a possessed man. Ideally he should be the WK batman for India in T20's. But his track record suggests that he will fail at the international level.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This has already been highlighted in past. Kindly visit all my past posts associated to this as a very detailed analysis is already done and explained to you but you deliberately decided to give it a miss. This is truly a great chance for you to browse through past posts and strengthen your cricketing skills further and develop it to justify and make your PP experience more relevant.

You want me to find a gem from a pile of trash? How about you refer me to that post?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

DK has hit a purple patch. He is playing like a possessed man. Ideally he should be the WK batman for India in T20's. But his track record suggests that he will fail at the international level.

If the World Cup was years out, I would understand that. But the World Cup is right around the corner. Who is a better finisher than him in that No.6 spot currently?

And he has played these kind of knocks for India the last time he was in the side. The most infamous being the one he played in the Nidhas Trophy final.

 

[giri26]

DK has hit a purple patch. He is playing like a possessed man. Ideally he should be the WK batman for India in T20's. But his track record suggests that he will fail at the international level.

That actually is untrue. DK was batting brilliantly in T20Is but was dropped from the team out of nowhere due to his ODI performances. In the 2 years before he was dropped he averaged close to 50 with a SR of 157. He finished off few games for India as well during that time. India dropped him after the ODI WC in 2019. India are known to mix up formats and he should have never been dropped from T20 as he was in brilliant form.

 

[daytrader]

Pant with an average of 24 and strike rate of 126 is clearly a better player than Karthik with an average of 33 and strike rate of 143. One thing that doesn't go in Karthik's favour is the blunder he made against Bangladesh in Nidahas Trophy final. He won that match for India, if Pant was there he would have gifted his wicket away and helped India lose that match. We need players like Pant in T20 cricket.

DK was a natural successor to Dhoni however didn't get his chance. Pant obviously has a brighter future due to age being on his side but for the short term it makes sense to have both in a playing XI. India needs a cool headed finisher.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

DK was a natural successor to Dhoni however didn't get his chance. Pant obviously has a brighter future due to age being on his side but for the short term it makes sense to have both in a playing XI. India needs a cool headed finisher.

To be honest we don't need both if KL Rahul keeps wicket. This will allow us to have an extra batsman in the line up. Pant has failed to deliver in shorter formats. It is better to play a specialist batsman at the moment.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Dinesh Karthik can bat at number 6 for sure.
The greatest cricketer in world cricket i.e Rishabh Pant will bat at 4 in the t20 world cup.
He has already started delivering consistently in odis, just a matter of time that he dominates t20i cricket too.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dinesh Karthik can bat at number 6 for sure.
The greatest cricketer in world cricket i.e Rishabh Pant will bat at 4 in the t20 world cup.
He has already started delivering consistently in odis, just a matter of time that he dominates t20i cricket too.

It seems you don't want India to win an ICC tournament once again?

 

[Ab Fan]

Dinesh Karthik can bat at number 6 for sure.
The greatest cricketer in world cricket i.e Rishabh Pant will bat at 4 in the t20 world cup.
He has already started delivering consistently in odis, just a matter of time that he dominates t20i cricket too.

I am afraid this post is alone more insightful than whatever thought my little brother BVB has proposed in last few years on PP.

 

[Hassaan HS]

Dinesh Karthik in this IPL 2022:-

Innings - 12
Runs - 274
Average - 68.50
Strike Rate - 200.0
4s/6s - 21/21

 

[U$ofA]

Dinesh Karthik in this IPL 2022:-

Innings - 12
Runs - 274
Average - 68.50
Strike Rate - 200.0
4s/6s - 21/21

I am sure on average he comes in to bat in the 17th or 18th over. Which would make these stats impressive.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dinesh Karthik in this IPL 2022:-

Innings - 12
Runs - 274
Average - 68.50
Strike Rate - 200.0
4s/6s - 21/21

And what are his competitor Pant's stats?

 

[Ab Fan]

Differences between three Indian players fighting for same spot :-

Suryakumar Yadav - Versatile, can rotate the strike, can hit 360 degree but he is not a clutch finisher, should preferably bat at 4 or 5. Obviously Pant will bat at 4 as they need a left hander in middle so SKY can bat at 5.

Pandya - Can destroy spin, struggles to hit sixes vs quality pace from ball 1, if he is bowling then he is a must in this Indian side but in batting he relies more on power shots than innovations. Has better finishing skills than SKY but lesser than DK. However, being an all rounder, he is a must if he gives two-three overs with bowl.

DK- clutch finisher, 360 degree hitting ability, at his peak, but more suited to no.6 and 7 and not higher than that.

Pant obviously is a no.4, a genuine match winner in mould of Gilchrist and will bat at 4.

This means only one of SKY and DK can play in the XI. If I am looking for a finisher at 6, then DK. If I am looking for a proper middle order batter who can change gears then it is SKY.

No.7 should be Sundar or simply pick four genuine pacers. Jadeja is a crap T20 player.

 

[docteurmanish]

Differences between three Indian players fighting for same spot :-

Suryakumar Yadav - Versatile, can rotate the strike, can hit 360 degree but he is not a clutch finisher, should preferably bat at 4 or 5. Obviously Pant will bat at 4 as they need a left hander in middle so SKY can bat at 5.

Pandya - Can destroy spin, struggles to hit sixes vs quality pace from ball 1, if he is bowling then he is a must in this Indian side but in batting he relies more on power shots than innovations. Has better finishing skills than SKY but lesser than DK. However, being an all rounder, he is a must if he gives two-three overs with bowl.

DK- clutch finisher, 360 degree hitting ability, at his peak, but more suited to no.6 and 7 and not higher than that.

Pant obviously is a no.4, a genuine match winner in mould of Gilchrist and will bat at 4.

This means only one of SKY and DK can play in the XI. If I am looking for a finisher at 6, then DK. If I am looking for a proper middle order batter who can change gears then it is SKY.

No.7 should be Sundar or simply pick four genuine pacers. Jadeja is a crap T20 player.

Pant at 4 , dk at 6 , pandya / sky at 5 , jadeja at 7

Jadeja is a good fielder , best spin allrounder and has been batting well . Allows the top 3 - rahul , sharma and either dhawan / Kohli / left hand Ayer to play aggressively .

8- umran 9 Shami 10 bumrah 11 chahal

Pretty balanced attack for all surfaces .

Thakur / bhuvi / chahar will be our other seam allround options
Mohsin khan , arshdeep singh likely the other pure pace options besides krishna

Jadeja is unique in that he offers a bit of everything . On bigger australian grounds , he might be useful in all depts . Not a match winner in t20 but definitely he lends balance if u gonna play v good bowlers like chahal who can’t hold a bat

 

[MenInG]

Well - dropped a sitter last night!

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[Firebat]

55 from 27 today in the 4th T20I vs SA, fantastic hitting at the death.

His first series for India since the 2019 ODI WC.

 

[MenInG]

55 from 27 today in the 4th T20I vs SA, fantastic hitting at the death.

His first series for India since the 2019 ODI WC.

This was Dinesh Karthik' highest T20I score.

 

[MenInG]

41* (19)

What a finish by Karthik vs WI in 1st T20I

 

[MenInG]

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who was instrumental in India's victory against the West Indies in the first T20 international here, said his ultimate aim is to lift the upcoming T20 World Cup title in Australia. Karthik, with his breezy unbeaten innings of 41 off just 19 deliveries at the Brian Lara Stadium, performed the finisher's job brilliantly once again and took India to a solid 190 for six, after the visitors batted first. The innings turned out to be extremely crucial.

"These are small tick-boxes that we need to have at this point. But the ultimate goal is to do well in the T20 World Cup," Karthik told teammate Ravichandran Ashwin on BCCI TV.

The 37-year-old, who made his debut for India way back in 2004, was full of praise for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team.

"I think this is a very different team and I am enjoying this set up. There is a great sort of calmness that is around the captain and the coach, a lot of credit must go to them," Karthik added.

NDTV

 

[sweep_shot]

He has been superb for the past few years. Has scored quite a few decisive knocks.

 

[daytrader]

Great reflexes from DK on the Iftikhar catch. Got the nod ahead of Pant today and has repaid that faith.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Did it again today. We are wasting a batsman like him down the order and sending Axar, Pant above him. Good thing that he was sent before Pant today.

 

[Mamoon]

He should be dropped for that stupid helmet alone.

 

[ezhil]

Fake finisher will get exposed at the right time.... but our stupid fans will make sure he will hang his boots as legend whose illustrious career was cut short by dhoni

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Fake finisher will get exposed at the right time.... but our stupid fans will make sure he will hang his boots as legend whose illustrious career was cut short by dhoni

He is better than Pant at least.

 

[ezhil]

Dk can never be better than pant....pant is the star in making.....even great Gilly acknowledged it today

 

[ezhil]

New batsman Hitting winning shots with match already on the bag is nothing to bragg for.....

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dk can never be better than pant....pant is the star in making.....even great Gilly acknowledged it today

We are not talking about who is better 'on paper' or even 'potential' here. We are talking about performance in T20s where Karthik is so far ahead of Pant. Ofcourse it can change in future and Samson can go ahead of both Karthik and Pant but it is about upcoming T20WC. Karthik is looking lot more confident and in form than Pant. Hopefully TM won't make this blunder of playing them both and losing a place for a specialist batsman.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

New batsman Hitting winning shots with match already on the bag is nothing to bragg for.....

But this is how it is. This has been done for Pandya as well where he hits a winning six and gets all the credit lol.

And Karthik is in the team for finishing the inning which he did today. What more do you want from him in 2 balls?

 

[ezhil]

Both will play but dk will get only 10 balls to face

 

[ezhil]

The winning shots and runs are nothing extraordinary to celebrate....it is normal

 

[The lone Ranger]

The winning shots and runs are nothing extraordinary to celebrate....it is normal

Don't take him seriously! He acts as a well wisher of Indian cricket But you know who he actually is and where he is from.

He will support whoever that he feels less threaten to the opposition. If DK starts winning more matches, then he will start to hate and abuse him just because he helps India winning.

 

[ezhil]

now I became Pakistani to some fans

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Don't take him seriously! He acts as a well wisher of Indian cricket But you know who he actually is and where he is from.

He will support whoever that he feels less threaten to the opposition. If DK starts winning more matches, then he will start to hate and abuse him just because he helps India winning.

And he should take a troll like you seriously? Just because it is a forum, a jaahil like you can come here and call his fellow posters as disgusting cockroaches? I am an indian supporter. Yeah I criticise some overrated and overhyped guys here but that doesn't mean I don't support India. Need no certificate from a troll like you who create multiple ids to stay relevant here.

 

[pillionrider]

DK can be formidable if used wisely. He is literally best as a finisher and will win India the most improbable last-over games.

 

[MenInG]

Dinesh Karthik has further elaborated on his designated role as a finisher in the Indian T20I setup, while lauding the ability of skipper Rohit Sharma.

Karthik hit the winning runs for India in the second T20I against Australia in Nagpur, as India romped home to a six-wicket win to level the series.

In a curtailed contest, India were set a total of 91 to chase in 8 overs. Karthik only faced two deliveries in his innings but got the job done for his side. Squaring off against Daniel Sams in the final over, Karthik hit a six and a four to help India chase down the target with four deliveries remaining in the bank.

Karthik has been drafted in as the finisher in the Indian side, a role he has excelled in for India as well his franchise in the IPL. He will be expected to play a similar role in Australia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.

Speaking at the post-match conference, Karthik explained his role saying, "I have been practising over a period of time for this, and I have been doing it for RCB and I am happy doing it here. It is a consistent routine over a period of time."

Elaborating on the clear mindset he has, Karthik added, "When I get off time, I get a lot of scenario practice. Vikram Rathour and Rahul Dravid have also been accommodating of how I want to practice, and what shots I want to practice. I have been very specific about it, I don't practice too much, I just keep it as specific as possible."

Skipper Rohit Sharma was also at his brutal best in Nagpur, hitting a 20-ball 46* to help India set the pace in the chase. Karthik was left in awe of Sharma's skills, especially his abilities against the pacers.

"Rohit Sharma played brilliantly. I got two balls, so I just tried my best there. To play such shots against the new ball, against top-class new ball bowlers, is not easy.

"It shows why Rohit is such a big player in world cricket, not only Indian cricket. His ability to play against fast-bowling is second to none and that is what makes him truly special," Karthik added.

With the series tied at 1-1, the decider will be played in Hyderabad on Sunday, September 25.

ICC

 

[gazza619]

He should be dropped for that stupid helmet alone.

Dahani should be dropped for celebration alone, Karthik should be dropped for helmet alone, Ramiz Raja should be dropped for his hairstyle alone.

Its about time we all comment on the real issues.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If Karthik is playing as a finisher we don't need Pant in the line up. It is as simple as that. We can play someone like Hooda instead.

 

[ezhil]

Pant can be selected as batsman alone if he cuts the stupid,hoicks and scoops before scoring 30+ runs

 

[ex-q-zit]

"Thank You For Saving Me": Dinesh Karthik To Ravichandran Ashwin Post Win vs Pakistan In T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma-led Team India scripted a famous win over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, owing to an unbeaten 82-run knock by right-handed batter Virat Kohli. The winning run was hit by Ravichandran Ashwin as the side needed just one run off the final ball of the over. He hit the ball over the head of mid-on fielder, and as soon as the winning run was completed, Ashwin and Virat Kohli celebrated in style. Ashwin had walked out to bat with Dinesh Karthik being dismissed on the penultimate delivery of the match and the side needed 2 runs of the final ball.

He then calmly allowed the delivery bowled by Pakistan bowler Mohammad Nawaz to slide down the leg side and that led to a wide ball which meant the scores were level. And then on the next ball, he hit the ball over mid-on to help India register a win.

On Tuesday, the BCCI's official social media handles posted a video of Team India leaving for Sydney for Melbourne where they will play their second match of the tournament against the Netherlands on Thursday.

In the video, Dinesh Karthik thanked Ashwin, saying: "Thank you for saving me yesterday, so cool and calm."

The last over was a dramatic one which saw Mohammad Nawaz pick up the wickets of Hardik and Dinesh Karthik, but he also bowled a no ball to Kohli, which cost Pakistan dear eventually.

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Speaking about Ashwin's role and calmness at the end Kohli said that it was very easy for him to get excited but the veteran India player kept his cool.

"When you need 15-16 runs per over, and then the equation comes down to 2 runs off 2 balls, people can get relaxed or over-excited that this target is almost achieved. Then Dinesh Karthik got out, I told Ashwin to hit over the covers. But uss time pe Ash ne dimaag ke uppar extra dimaag lagya (Ashwin used his brain at that point of time). That was a very brave thing to do, he came inside the line and the ball turned out to be a wide. The situation was that if the ball goes into the gap, we will end up winning and that is what happened," said Kohli while speaking to Star Sports.

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[Ab Fan]

When you have a guy like Rishabh Pant sitting outside and all you do is play this tried and tested failure who has fooled everyone in name of finisher but can barely do it consistently.

 

[WengerOut]

When you have a guy like Rishabh Pant sitting outside and all you do is play this tried and tested failure who has fooled everyone in name of finisher but can barely do it consistently.

Just when India looked like scoring between 150-160, DK played a horrendous shot leaving Surya with Pseudo ARs and bowlers. Finisher "finished" India's innings.

 

[Realromeo]

I've played with Dinesh Karthik, he is a hot head on the field lol.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Now that there is no Jaddu it was pretty obvious the blame would be put on Karthik for every loss. What did Pandya do? What has Pant done in this format?

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Yes he is the new Ms Dhoni, specially in t20s.
Quite similar to him in losing t20 matches.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Yes he is the new Ms Dhoni, specially in t20s.
Quite similar to him in losing t20 matches.

He is still better than Pant. In a fair world both Kishan and Samson would have been part of this squad but we can only choose the best out of the worsts at the moment.

 

[ezhil]

He (Nayar) made him get up at 2 am in the night and made him run over the hills. He will design practice sessions for him and he travelled like a tennis player. A power hitting coach RX Murali was hired. There is a team which works and talks to him. Few times, I have been part of a session where Dinesh has told me to record my conversation with Nayar. And the level of talk is hard to explain for a common man,” Krishna says. He had his own coach, trainer, psychologist, whom he trusted and sought their advice to become a specialist death batsman. The once restless nervous-energetic man has now morphed into a calm cold finisher; so calm that he at times doesn’t even appeal behind the stumps.
These are the story behind our great natural finisher

 

[Madplayer]

If Karthik is playing as a finisher we don't need Pant in the line up. It is as simple as that. We can play someone like Hooda instead.

Hooda hoodwinked again today

 

[happydavy]

I have mentioned so many times that the guy is a dud and established failure. After 18 years of international failure, he should be discarded permanently but then he and his social media team created this sad saga about his personal life to generate sympathy and that's how he basically got into the team. Because for anyone to actually think that his slogging in IPL will be possible on Australian pitches, needs medical intervention.

 

[happydavy]

DK the finisher averages -
in ODI Worldcup - 7.00 (3 matches,)
In T20 Worldcup - 9.14 (9 matches)

To get to play for so many years in important tournaments without having a shred of performance, is quite stellar if you ask me.

 

[ezhil]

This hell of a player didn't get enough chances due to Dhoni's jealousy and selfishness

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Hooda hoodwinked again today

Hooda is a dudda now.

 

[ezhil]

He will play the next world cup and t20 world cup too..he, Ashwin....they have top bcci backing....some how find their way in ....just to get their name in squad too....he was in 2007 world cup squad too...this dk without any performance

 

[ezhil]

This guy flopped in Pak match too but I was quite....today feigning injury...knew that the knives will be out

 

[Cric Talk]

No Indian fan support his selection except few brainless fans from TN.. obvious regional feeling..

 

[Champ_Pal]

DK has been a failure as a batsman. Not much improvement over Pant. He could not even connect one shot on these wickets.

 

[ezhil]

Dk what he did in Asia Cup?

 

[Devadwal]

He played his last international game for india .bye bye
Now pant time

 

[happydavy]

The funny bit is no one not commentators, not presentor at the post match ceremony checked with Rohit or team management on the nature of his injury, that's how important he is to the world outside team management that no one even cares whether he's injured for the tournament or not because everyone knows he would have no impact on India's performance.

 

[ezhil]

Obviously his role for which he is hired is to play 10-15 balls ....what kind of specialist this is ... even in Aus and eng it is unheard of

 

[ex-q-zit]

Dinesh Karthik Suffers Back Injury, Doubtful For India's Game Against Bangladesh

Dinesh Karthik, the oldest playing member of the Indian team, suffered a back injury during the side's T20 World Cup match against South Africa here on Sunday and is a doubtful starter against Bangladesh at Adelaide. Karthik, who has had a disappointing tournament with the bat, struggled to cope with pace, bounce and swing on offer at the Optus Stadium track and managed only six off 15 balls in a 52-run stand.

At the end of the 15th over Karthik was seen writhing in pain as he clutched his back and was on his knees. The physio immediately rushed out and, after a few minutes, he was seen leaving the ground while holding his back.

While the exact nature of his injury wasn't known it seemed like back spasms which can happen at times due to the extreme cold that one encountered in Perth.

That he had sustained a back injury was confirmed by his teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

"I know he had some back issue. Obviously, the physio will give a report and we will have more clarity after that," Bhuvneshwar said during the post-match media conference.

With India set to play Bangladesh at Adelaide on November 2, Karthik will have only 72 hours to get fit, which also includes a travel day to Adelaide.

NDTV

 

[happydavy]

I know what most of you are thinking, and with a sense of guilt and shame, let me pen down our shared feeling - we hope his injury is nothing serious and he recovers super well and do very well in life but hopefully it's intense enough for the next few days for him to be relieved from the squad and someone else (Sanju) be called his replacement.

 

[ezhil]

He feigns injury...his performance was on the radar....now before he gets dropped,he drops himself by feigning injury....Ashwin done in sena tours test matches a few times

 

[TeymurBlake]

Surprised by his fitness, even Hafeez and Malik are/were fit.

 

[happydavy]

Hopefully it's a repeat of wridhiman Saha being dropped after 36 all out and then we all know won us the test series. I know Pant hasn't lit the world on fire in T20, unlike tests, and has been fairly ordinary in t20s but we know that atleast he has the capability to win us big matches unlike 37 yrs old DK who gets into the team on back of sob stories and has failed us innumerable times.

 

[ezhil]

Pant gets some starts but goes to reverse sweep and scoops very early and unnecessary...let him play 40 balls then everyone know what he will accelerate to

 

[ezhil]

That final ball six bowled by a nobody bowler Sowmya is the reason dk played for 4 years....

 

[dravidthewall]

Very luckiest cricketer in earth to get selected in Indian cricket team. A fake finisher. How on earth a 37 year old uncle selected in T20 matches . I bet if we select him in semi final and final.He single handedly will loose it for india

 

[sweep_shot]

He seems finished.

Should hang up the boots. Pant should play over him.

 

[ezhil]

He was never in the making of great player or finisher whatever...very average player a little upgrade of 1990s avg keepers...keeping, running between wickets is his strength def not batting
Barring the fluke innings of Asia Cup final

 

[MP2011]

He seems finished.

Should hang up the boots. Pant should play over him.

lol, he never started!

 

[RamLakhan]

He is still better than Pant. In a fair world both Kishan and Samson would have been part of this squad but we can only choose the best out of the worsts at the moment.

Not so surprising that you still support such average players! I know most of the times the selectors and team management think like you which leads to our downfall!

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Dinesh Karthik is beloved among Indians only because of his personal life issues but sadly he is a massively overrated cricketer.
He is India's most inconsistent cricketer with only couple of match winning knocks since his comeback. He is labelled as cameo specialist by media and some commentators, but he is not managing his game properly.
Better not to talk about his wicket keeping skills. He usually drop couple of chances every match and give away many extras.
Can't believe this man played semifinals of 2019 world cup *.
Rishabh Pant is equally inconsistent in t20is. India missed the trick by not picking Sanju Samson is their team.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

He was never in the making of great player or finisher whatever...very average player a little upgrade of 1990s avg keepers...keeping, running between wickets is his strength def not batting
Barring the fluke innings of Asia Cup final

*Nidahas trophy

 

[Ab Fan]

Not good enough.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Not so surprising that you still support such average players! I know most of the times the selectors and team management think like you which leads to our downfall!

Those average players still have better stats than Pant in this format even after getting less support from team management. I know you blindly worship Pant so you will never realise these things.