Dinesh Karthik, the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, expressed his strong resolve to earn a spot in the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, set to begin in June.
RCB wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been setting the IPL on fire with his stellar performances, showcasing his ability to smack the ball to all corners of the field and rack up runs swiftly. His recent form has ignited hope among fans that he might secure a spot on India’s T20 World Cup team, despite being 38 years old.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2024, Karthik has been a rock-solid presence with the bat. He’s notched up 226 runs, ranking as the third-highest scorer for RCB, with an impressive strike rate of 205.45 and an average of 75.33.
Ahead of RCB’s upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 21, Karthik shared his enthusiasm about representing India in the T20 mega event at this stage of his career. He expressed his confidence in selectors Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar to assemble the perfect squad for the tournament. Karthik also emphasized his preparedness for the challenge, stating that he’s ready to seize the opportunity if given the chance.
“At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India (at the upcoming T-20 World Cup). I’m very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T-20 World Cup,” Karthik said
“I also feel there are three very, very stable, honest people who are at their helm to decide what should be the best Indian team for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar. And I’m completely with them. I respect any decision that they take. But all I can say is I’m 100% ready. And you know I’ll do everything I can to be on that flight to the World Cup,” the 38-year-old added.
For those who might not be familiar, before the tournament began, Dinesh Karthik suggested that IPL 2024 could be his final season and hinted that he would soon retire from international cricket.
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