Karthik has not received success within the T20 World Cup but. He fell within the final over thriller towards Pakistan and couldn’t rating a lot towards South Africa, constructing a bridge excessive.
“It ought to have occurred from day one. Pant has performed and carried out there in Tests and ODIs. When did Dinesh Karthik final performed in Australia? This shouldn’t be a Bangalore wicket. I mentioned the identical at present that Pant ought to have been within the group as an alternative of Hooda, Pant has the expertise of enjoying right here. He broke Gabba’s pleasure in his sensible innings),” Sehwag mentioned on Cricbuzz.com.
(“Ye toh pehle din se hona chahiye tha. Vo vahan Test cricket video games, ODI video games aur carry out kiya hai. Dinesh Karthik kab Australia in play hain? Ye koi Bangalore ki wicket nahi hai. Main aaj bhi ye hello keh raha tha ki Hooda ki jagah Pant ko khilaate, unko vahan khelne ka anubhav hai. Unhone Gabba ka ghamand toda hai Australia ka,
A number of days in the past, former India captain Kapil Dev had mentioned that Pant ought to play instead of Karthik.
“I wish to say that since we’ve got Rishabh Pant, the time has come that India wants him. It felt like Dinesh Karthik would get the job carried out, however retaining the wicketkeeping in thoughts as nicely, I believe if India have that left-handed choice within the group, this group will look full,” Kapil mentioned.
In the sport towards South Africa, Karthik left the sphere earlier than the final 5 overs of the match and Pant took over the wicketkeeping duties instead.
“I can solely recommend them, it’s the determination of the administration. If Karthik is match, he’ll return to him once more. But in response to me Rishabh Pant ought to have been within the XI from the start), Sehwag mentioned.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
