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On Talks Of Karun Nair's India Return, Dinesh Karthik Gives Brutal Reality Check: "Don't..."

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair's stunning form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) has sparked debates of his return to the Indian team. So far in seven innings, Nair has notched up scores of 112, 44, 163, 111, 112, 122 and 88, and has been dismissed just once in the tournament so far. Amid his sparkling run of form in VHT, fans and experts have vouched for his selection in India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy.

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks

Pressure is piling on Gautam Gambhir and there's no denying that. He was appointed as the head coach of the Indian team after a title-winning Indian Premier League-winning season with Kolkata Knight Riders. But, results have gone awry as Gambhir's tenure has progressed. After the recent 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir found himself in the line of fire. Even during the BCCI meeting on Saturday, the head coach had to face some tough questions. Even Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli's long-term teammate in the Indian team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru feels the time is tough for Gambhir.

'First Indian Super Star To Feature In SA20'. He Is Virat Kohli's Ex-Teammate

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith is brimming with excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, emphasizing the league's focus on enhancing fan experiences and delivering high-quality cricket. "I think a lot of it is about doing things well again," Smith told ANI. "Fan experience in the stadium, we have invested a lot of money for it, for the entertainment, stuff for kids, etc," he added. Smith, considered one of the greatest captains of all times, also praised the depth and strength of the teams this season.

Reason Behind Rohit Sharma's 'Just Stood Down, Didn't Retire' Interview? "To Just Calm Down The..."

The decision taken by Rohit Sharma to drop himself for the final Test match against Australia in Sydney caught a lot of people by surprise. Rohit scored just 31 runs in 3 matches and amid massive criticism from fans as well as experts, he decided to opt out of the encounter. On Day 2 of the match, he appeared in a candid interview with Star Sports and former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes that the interaction took place to calm down the public who had started demanding answers.

"Very, Very Ordinary": Dinesh Karthik Doesn't Mince Words, Gives Blunt Analysis On Shubman Gill

As the focus remains on under-fire veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, a few other members of India's batting unit haven't performed either. Kohli and Rohit's struggles with the bat in Australia have been a cause for concern but the talented Shubman Gill hasn't repaid the faith shown in him by the team management either. As Gill continues to search for his prime form, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has highlighted a 'technical flaw' in the batter's playing style.

With Kohli-Shastri Reminder, Dinesh Karthik Slams Rohit, Gambhir Over 'Defensive' 3rd Test Strategy

For the third straight match, the Indian team went with a change in the team's spin-bowling attack, with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin. While Washington Sundar had featured for India in the first Test at Perth, he was replaced by Ashwin in the second. In third, another change was made in the form of Jadeja. Looking at the changes in the spin-bowling department, former India wicket-keeper batter called out Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma's decision as 'defensive' while sending a reminder of what Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri used to aim for as a captain-coach duo.

"Best Bowler India Has After Jasprit Bumrah": Dinesh Karthik's Big Verdict On RCB's Rs 10.75 Crore Buy

Former India player Dinesh Karthik, who is now in the support staff of Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has given a massive verdict. According to Karthik, RCB's new signing Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the best bowler India has after Jasprit Bumrah. While there is no doubt about Bumrah being at the top spot among the Indian bowlers, Karthik felt that 34-year-old Bhuvneshwar is right behind him. Notably, Bhuvneshwar claimed 294 wickets for India. He is also a proven performer in IPL. Bhuvneshwar is the pacer with second-most wickets in IPL, with 181 wickets from 176 matches in the tournament.

Jacques Kallis Hopes Dinesh Karthik's SA20 Debut Leads To More Indians Joining League

Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis hopes Dinesh Karthik's imminent debut in the SA20 would lead to more retired Indian players joining the league. Karthik, set to play for the Paarl Royals in the 2025 SA20, will become the first Indian cricketer to feature in the league. He became eligible to play in the tournament after announcing his retirement from Indian cricket earlier this year. Karthik joined the Royals as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who opted out of the season.

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On Talks Of Karun Nair's India Return, Dinesh Karthik Gives Brutal Reality Check: "Don't..."

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks

'First Indian Super Star To Feature In SA20'. He Is Virat Kohli's Ex-Teammate

Reason Behind Rohit Sharma's 'Just Stood Down, Didn't Retire' Interview? "To Just Calm Down The..."

"Very, Very Ordinary": Dinesh Karthik Doesn't Mince Words, Gives Blunt Analysis On Shubman Gill

With Kohli-Shastri Reminder, Dinesh Karthik Slams Rohit, Gambhir Over 'Defensive' 3rd Test Strategy

"Best Bowler India Has After Jasprit Bumrah": Dinesh Karthik's Big Verdict On RCB's Rs 10.75 Crore Buy

Jacques Kallis Hopes Dinesh Karthik's SA20 Debut Leads To More Indians Joining League