Ishan Kishan, according to veteran India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik, feeds well in the top-order and, if at all, should play as an opener in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
India has a few selection headaches before of their season-opening match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. Karthik stated prior to the match that Ishan does not belong in the middle order ahead of Rishabh Pant.
“If Ishan [Kishan] plays, he has to open. There is no other spot for him in this batting order. I am saying that because the reason he was dropped from Mumbai Indians was that he was batting at No.4. I don’t think he enjoys batting in the middle-order as much as he likes opening.” Karthik said
“It’s a different feeling when you cross the powerplay and play the spinners than when you walk out and see seven fielders outside. It’s a different ball game altogether. Definitely, Rishabh Pant is a better batsman than Ishan Kishan at No.5.” He continued
Virat Kohli
The excitement around the high-stakes match is at an all-time high, with former cricketers and experts offering their predictions. Dinesh Karthik, who has played 32 T20Is for India, has urged Virat Kohli and his team to keep their winning streak over Pakistan in ICC games going.
“I am very very confident that India will have a fabulous day tomorrow. India obviously has a more talented team and they have been in UAE for a longer time. They have the upper hand and they are a very solid well-oiled team. If they play to their potential, they will dominate it, even if they don’t, they will scrap victory tomorrow,” Dinesh Karthik concluded.
In the T20 World Cups thus far, India has defeated Pakistan five times, winning each occasion. India will be anxious to maintain its unblemished record and begin the tournament with a win.
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