He cited the experience and current form of the two players as the reason for his choice.
Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Shastri pointed out that Dinesh Karthik has also proved that he is supremely fit during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). Furthermore, he stated that Karthik’s ability to play the pull shot and the cut shot will be an added advantage on the Australian tracks.
Shastri said:
However, he highlighted that it won’t be easy for Karthik to make it to the playing XI. Shastri opined that the 36-year-old could surely be included in the squad for the marquee event.
He added:
Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik’s IPL career got a new life after he was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹5.50 crore at the auction. He has grabbed the opportunity with both hands and has been performing well in the role of a finisher for his side.
He has amassed 210 runs from seven matches so far in this year’s cash-rich league. It is worth mentioning that he has been dismissed just once in the edition and has a magnificent strike rate of 205.88 to his name.
“Dinesh Karthik is going to be suited to Australian conditions” - Chris Lynn
Australian cricketer Chris Lynn believes that Dinesh Karthik will be a valuable asset for team India in the T20 World Cup 2022. This is especially considering the conditions in Australia. He highlighted how the the senior player has done well Down Under in the past.
Karthik struggled to score runs when he was the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders last year. However, Lynn believes that he has made amends by turning things around in his RCB stint.
He explained:
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Lynn also added that having Karthik in the squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 will also help the team’s youngsters. He concluded:
Dinesh Karthik will next be seen in action on Saturday (April 23) when RCB take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The contest will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
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