Virat Kohli or Joe Root? Dinesh Karthik discloses reasons behind his choice for best Test batter | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has chosen Virat Kohli over Joe Root as the best Test batter of the current generation, despite Root’s superior statistical record. Karthik’s preference is based on his close association with Kohli and the confidence he has in Kohli’s performance under high-pressure situations.Karthik shared his views on Cricbuzz, recognizing…

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‘Bhai log, bada galti ho gaya’: Dinesh Karthik admits to ‘blunder’, apologizes for omitting MS Dhoni in his all-time India XI – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has cleared the air regarding his all-time India XI across formats, which surprisingly omitted legendary wicket-keeper and captain MS Dhoni. Karthik recently explained that the omission was an honest mistake, admitting he forgot to include a wicketkeeper in his lineup.Karthik made the clarification after receiving feedback once the…

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‘Yashasvi Jaiswal a ‘back-up opener’ for Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma will open with…’ – Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s impressive start to his international career is yet to earn him an ODI cap, and according to Dinesh Karthik, the 22-year-old youngster will remain a “back-up opener” for India as far as the 2025 Champions Trophy is concerned, where Shubman Gill is likely to continue opening with skipper Rohit Sharma. “Why?” said Karthik…

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Independence Day special: Dinesh Karthik picks all-time India playing XI across formats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik revealed his all-time India playing XI across formats in a video posted by Cricbuzz on YouTube as Independence Day special. The lineup includes five batters, two all-rounders, two spinners, and two pacers, showcasing some of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. Opening the batting, Karthik selected Virender…

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‘Not a sign of a good leader’: Dinesh Karthik schools Babar Azam for not backing his players publicly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was visibly shaken and disappointed following his team’s unexpected Super Over loss against USA in their opening match of the T20 World Cup. Azam acknowledged that his squad had underestimated their opponents, leading to a lackluster performance across all aspects of the game.Azam’s words reflected the collective disappointment and…

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‘Not a sign of a good leader’: Dinesh Karthik schools Babar Azam for not backing his players publicly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was visibly shaken and disappointed following his team’s unexpected Super Over loss against USA in their opening match of the T20 World Cup. Azam acknowledged that his squad had underestimated their opponents, leading to a lackluster performance across all aspects of the game.Azam’s words reflected the collective disappointment and…

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Dinesh Karthik announces retirement from all forms of cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has made the decision to step away from all formats of the game following his announcement to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year.Karthik’s retirement marks the end of an era, as he has been a significant contributor to Indian cricket across various domestic and international…

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‘A mixed feeling of relief, emotion…’: Dinesh Karthik reveals why he decided to retire from IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has stated that while he is in peak physical condition to continue playing professional cricket for another three years, the mental demands of the game have led him to step away. The 38-year-old, who recently announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared his thoughts.Speaking to Cricbuzz,…

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