Dinesh Karthik sends direct message to Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid regarding T20 World Cup selection

Karthik, who will be 39 years old at the start of the World Cup on June 1, was part of the last T20I World Cup in Australia in 2022, marking his final appearance for Team India. Since then, he has transitioned into an off-the-field cricket expert, engaging in commentary roles. Making a comeback to the IPL this season, Karthik has significantly improved his batting, showcasing remarkable power-hitting with a strike rate exceeding 205.

Expressing his strong desire to represent India in the T20 World Cup, he emphasized it as the most significant aspiration in his life. With Karthik emerging as a contender, the wicketkeeper slot for Team India will be fiercely contested, possibly leading to the selection of two wicketkeepers at most. Karthik expressed confidence in the decision-making abilities of Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar in determining the best Indian team for the World Cup, stating his complete support for their decisions.

Karthik revealed his strategic approach to analyzing bowlers’ patterns and visualizing scenarios during practice to enhance his batting skills. He acknowledged the importance of understanding his strengths and utilizing strategic gameplay, emphasizing the need for precision in shot selection. Despite RCB falling short in a recent match, Karthik highlighted his efforts to enhance his batting techniques and expressed his enjoyment in his role as a finisher for RCB.