New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper-boss Dinesh Karthik has prepared Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to give match winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and and T20 World Cup The first final in the tournament despite his huge appearance. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the experienced pair for the ability to get up on the occasion when it matters the most.
“They just know what it takes to perform well in big matches. Under the leadership of a game, a lot of thoughts are going on. But the way they channels the ideas and use the energy that makes them special. Come into a big game, these people stand up,” Karthik commented.
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When asked about the rumors around Rohit’s retirement, Karthik dismissed speculation. “This is Rohit Sharma as a person (not on the blunt comment of the captain of India that he is not retiring ‘during the post match press conference in the Champions Trophy).
Karthik also praised Rohit’s legacy as a captain, putting him with Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. “Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest, there is no doubt. He is leaving a serious legacy. Each of them marked a generational change and a mentality change,” he said.
Commenting on the future of young talents, Karthik confirmed and acclaimed in the role of Yashasvi Jaiswal as a opener. Varun ChakarwarthiAccuracy in white-ball cricket. He said, “Jaiswal is a Bonafide opener. When he gets his turn, he is going to do it unprecedentedly. For Varun, his accuracy is his greatest strength, and it will always help him succeed in white ball cricket,” he said.
Karthik nominated Sris Iyer as a player of India’s tournament in the Champions Trophy, for his continuity under pressure, the joy of India’s back-to-back ICC titles.
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