IPL 2022: I have been trying everything to be a part of the Indian team, says Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik on Saturday said that he has been "trying everything" to stage a comeback into the Indian team. Karthik, 36, who began his journey in international cricket way back in 2004, has not put a foot wrong in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), playing some of the finest knocks for his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who spent on Rs 5.5 crore on him in the auction. He stretched his excellent run of form with a blistering 34-ball 66, paving the way for RCB's 16-run win over Delhi Capitals.

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Dinesh Karthik is not finished yet. He has re-emerged as one of the premier finishers in this season of IPL. About to turn 37 in a couple of months, he is light on his feet as ever while moving in the crease, disturbing the line and lengths of bowlers and making a mockery of the death overs.

"I must admit that I have a bigger goal. I have been working really hard. My aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of my journey. I have been trying everything to be a part of the Indian team," Player-of-the-Match Karthik said at the presentation ceremony. With his exceptional batting, Karthik has filled the void created by the departure of the great AB de Villiers in the RCB set up. "Feels good to know that people associate calmness with me. Positions and calmness come from preparation. Shahbaz (with who he has added 74 runs) is a special player; he will do special things as a player. He is up for a challenge. He can hit the ball a long way," Karthik said. Karthik has brightened his chances of being picked for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

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