Dinesh Karthik feels thrilled about being selected for India’s squad in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. This major cricketing event happens in June across the West Indies and USA.
Dinesh Karthik is in great batting shape during this IPL season. He has scored 226 runs in seven innings. He has an average of 75.33. His strike rate is 2025.45. Karthik is playing very well for RCB team.
The veteran player, aged 38, blasted an explosive 83 runs off just 35 deliveries in his previous match versus Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite his blistering knock, the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad couldn’t secure victory. However, his remarkable efforts significantly narrowed their losing margin to a mere 25 runs.
“At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India [at the T20 World Cup]. I’m very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T20 World Cup,” Karthik said on Saturday (April 20) on the eve of RCB’s clash against his former employers, Kolkata Knight Riders.
“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.”
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik amassed runs rapidly, 330 precisely. Strike rate? Towering at 183.33. His IPL 2022 performance? Commanding, an emphatic return to India’s T20 World Cup squad in Australia.
In IPL 2024, Karthik’s hitting skills are shining. He is batting powerfully, providing a strong finish for RCB. The Indian team needs this ability for the upcoming ICC event.
Competitors for Dinesh Karthik in Indian T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Selection
Many players competed for the keeper role. Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan aimed for that position, just like Dinesh Karthik. Each one wanted to don the gloves and guard the stumps
Pant, Delhi Capitals’ captain, scored 210 runs at a 156.71 strike rate. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul amassed 286 runs, striking at 143. As for Rajasthan Royals leader Sanju Samson, he’s been in fine form, scoring 276 runs at 155.05, propelling his team to the top.
Ishan Kishan has impressively struck 192 runs at 172.97 for Mumbai Indians. Jitesh Sharma’s poor IPL 2024 form makes his selection unlikely.
With other keepers thriving in the cash-rich league, it’ll be tough for Karthik to secure a T20 World Cup spot.