Ashish Nehra in awe of Dinesh Karthik’s ending potential: Never straightforward for a senior participant to make a comeback

Ashish Nehra heaped reward on Dinesh Karthik and likewise appreciated the Indian batter’s potential to modify gears throughout matches.

Dinesh Karthik (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSKarthik’s innings helped India register a cushty win at RajkotNehra mentioned it was good to see Karthik bat at No.6Nehra additionally mentioned the Proteas bowling wasnt on top of things in opposition to Karthik

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra has heaped reward on Dinesh Karthik after his prime knock within the fourth T20I in opposition to South Africa, saying that it’s by no means straightforward for a senior participant to make such a comeback.

Karthik’s blistering 55 off 27 balls helped India safe a cushty win in opposition to the Proteas and stage the collection 2-2 heading into the ultimate sport in Bengaluru. When he walked in, the workforce was in a spot of trouble and wanted somebody to not simply regular the innings but in addition play the large photographs to submit a robust complete.

Karthik, whose innings consisted of 9 boundaries and two sixes, helped India attain 169 runs in 20 overs. The South African batting lineup crumbled earlier than the Indian bowlers and folded for 87 runs. The Tamil Nadu batter was adjudged Man Of The Match for his efficiency as nicely.

Commenting on Karthik’s efficiency after the match, Nehra advised Cricbuzz that it’s not straightforward for a senior participant to make such a comeback. He additionally mentioned that the 37-year-old batter was looking for an enormous knock and has the flexibility to modify gears and play as a finisher and regular the ship when required.

“It’s never easy for a senior player to make such a comeback. He did start off well in the series, but was in search of a big knock. While he had been scoring impactful runs, it was good to see him bat at No. 6 today and score a half-century. You expect this from an experienced player. He was chosen as a finisher, but he also knows how to steady the ship when needed. The team management will be very happy with his performance.”

“South Africa’s bowling wasn’t up to the mark when Dinesh Karthik was batting. But the reputation of a player like him forces the opposition to make such errors. More than the bowler, he is playing according to the field. When the square-leg and fine-leg were in the circle, he was looking to play over them right from the beginning,” mentioned Nehra.