Dinesh Karthik teased by Rohit Sharma over T20 World Cup selection© BCCI/Sportzpics
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has proven why he is one of the best finishers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite the defeat, Kartik scored a stunning 35-ball 83 as RCB scored 262 runs while chasing a target of 287 runs. Although Karthik’s efforts were in vain, he did increase his chances of earning a spot in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Incidentally, a few days ago, Mumbai Indians star and Team India captain Rohit Sharma teased Karthik’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad due to his stellar performance. (IPL 2024 Points Table)
Fans saw Karthik’s explosive knock at the M Chinanswamy Stadium on Monday and recalled how Rohit teased Karthik to qualify for the T20 World Cup. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman seemed to take Rohit’s words seriously.
“Shabash DK! T20 World Cup mein Selection ke liye Push karna hai isko. Dimagh mein chal raha hai iske World Cup. (Well done, DK! He is fighting for a spot in the T20 World Cup. Such thoughts are all in his head) World Cup),” Rohit could be heard saying on the stump microphone when Mumbai Indians took on Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede a few days ago.
Here’s how the social media community reacted to Dinesh Karthik’s heroic deeds:
DK, you are so unreal! What an inspiration! Sign me up for DK finishing masterclass after IPL or should I say WT20? @DineshKarthik
— Shreyanka Patil (@shreyanka_patil) April 15, 2024
He still has it! @DineshKarthik .
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 15, 2024
Dinesh Kartik takes Rohit Sharma’s words seriously. Brother is really auditioning for the T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/etcj4sJ420
— Ratnish (@LoyalSachinFan) April 15, 2024
Dinesh Karthik represents India in the World Cup! Just take him there.
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) April 15, 2024
“Rohit Sharma’s inspiring speech to Dinesh Karthik: ‘You are in contention for the next World Cup.’ DK scored 35 runs in the next game 83 points in response! Thanks to Rohit for the inspiration! #cricket #rohitsharma #dineshkatic” pic.twitter.com/3VBE5cqxzB
— Hemant (Sports Active) (@hemantbhavsar86) April 16, 2024
Despite Karthik’s blitzkrieg, RCB suffered their sixth defeat in seven games, leaving them at the bottom of the 10-team table. While all hope is not lost in terms of playoff qualification, Faf du Plessis’ side will need a magical revival from here to remain in contention for a top-four finish.
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