West Indies vs India: The final objective is to do properly within the T20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

WI vs IND, 1st T20I: Dinesh Karthik scored 41 runs off 19 balls and helped India beat West Indies by 67 runs on the Brian Lata

Dinesh Karthik and Ravi Ashwin. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSDinesh Karthik turned the Player of the Match within the 1st T20I vs West IndiesDinesh Karthik performed an unbeaten 41-run knockIndia received the first T20I on Friday by 67 runs

Veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik mentioned that he’s having fun with himself totally within the present Indian setup. The seasoned campaigner credited head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma for bringing in calmness within the group setting.

Karthik made his comeback to the Indian group after nearly three years and has already performed some knocks of substance. The right-hander notched his maiden T20I half-century in opposition to South Africa, after which he has retained his spot within the group.

On Friday, July 29, Karthik turned the Player of the Match after India received the primary T20I in opposition to the West Indies by 67 runs on the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Batting at No.7, Karthik scored an unbeaten 19-ball 41 with the assistance of 4 fours and two sixes.

The Tamil Nadu-born Karthik additionally mentioned that India are formulating their plans, preserving in thoughts the T20 World Cup later this yr in Australia.

After India took a 1-0 lead within the five-match sequence, Karthik was interviewed by his teammate, Ravi Ashwin. The video was uploaded on the official Twitter deal with of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

“I think it’s a very very different team. I must admit that I am really enjoying myself in this setup. The kind of calmness that seems to be around, a lot of credit should go to the coach and captain. These are all small tick-boxes that we need to have at this stage of the game. But obviously, the ultimate goal is to do well in the World Cup,” Karthik was quoted as saying.

Karthik misplaced his place within the Indian group after the 2019 World Cup semi-final. But following a stupendous marketing campaign for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the Indian Premier League (IPL), Karthik infused life into his worldwide profession.

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