"Lot Of People Had Given Up On Me": Dinesh Karthik After Earning India Call-Up For South Africa T20I Series

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been in fine form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, averaging more than 57 with a strike-rate of over 190. It was the prime reason behind the right-handed batter earning a call-up to India's T20I squad after three years. On Sunday, the selectors named Karthik in the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning June 9 in Delhi. Talking about his inclusion, Karthik said that it is his "most special comeback" and he is feeling very happy.

"Very happy. Very satisfying, I must say that this has been probably my most special comeback because you know, a lot of people had given up on me and for me to come back and to do what I did and practice the way I did with my coach Abhishek Nayar and so many special things that have happened in the leadup to the auction and how I practiced post that. A lot of credit also to Sanjay Bangar and Mike Hesson, the clarity they gave me for me to execute the role I wanted to do. I am in many ways indebted to RCB for picking me and believing in me and then me coming out here and trying to do my best for RCB which is a special franchise so all in all, a very happy feeling," Karthik said in a video posted on official Twitter handle of RCB.

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Karthik also shed light on how taking the role of a commentator last year made it look like he was no longer interested in playing for India, but his priority