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Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on the impressive performance of an Indian batsman who is currently shining in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy. The batsman has been in remarkable form, racking up an impressive number of runs, including several centuries, and quickly found himself in contention for a place in India’s upcoming tournament. Champions Trophy equipment. However, Karthik offered a unique perspective on whether the batsman will make the cut.
Dinesh Karthik’s view on selection dynamics
Representing vidarbha in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair he has been in the best form of his life, amassing a staggering 752 runs in just eight matches. This tally includes five centuries, propelling him to the top of the tournament scoring charts. Such prolific performances have naturally sparked speculation about his possible inclusion in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy.
Karthik, while praising the batsman’s notable achievements, shared his reservations about the likelihood of an immediate national call-up. He praised Nair’s exceptional form and noted that even Mayank Agarwalcurrently the second highest run scorer with 619 runs, he has performed well. However, he also stated that timing is key as the Indian ODI team is almost finalized and the BCCI could announce it at any time, leaving little room for changes.
“Karun Nair, it’s been amazing to see the shape you’ve been in. Even Mayank Agarwal has been in very good form. But the good thing is that it comes at a stage where the Indian ODI setup is almost ready to go. There can’t be too many changes.”Karthik said on Cricbuzz (via Indian Express).
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A well-deserved place in the discussions
Karthik acknowledged that Nair’s form makes him a strong contender for selection and worthy of consideration. However, he doubts Nair will make it to the Champions Trophy team. Still, if Nair maintains this level of performance, Karthik believes he has the potential to be a key player and praises his ability to handle both pace and spin effectively.
“Yes, it is very tempting to include Karun Nair in the organization and I think he has earned the right to be part of the conversations. But I don’t think he will make the Champions Trophy team. But if it continues like this, why not? “A fit batsman like that, who plays fast and has good spin, is a armed player and I am very happy for him.” he added.
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