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India vs Pakistan: Impossible to play both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik at the same time in Asia Cup, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara feels it's "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top order. The top order comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who Pujara describes as one of India's top T20 batters currently. They are followed by the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, leaving space for only one player among Pant and Karthik. "It's a big headache for the team management as both (Pant and Karthik) are doing really well in T20 format. The call is whether you want someone to bat at No.5 or you want a finisher who can bat at No. 6 or 7," Pujara said on 'ESPNcricinfo T20 Time:out'.

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India vs Pakistan: Impossible to play both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik at the same time in Asia Cup, says Cheteshwar Pujara

1st ODI: Cameron Green takes five as Australia crush Zimbabwe

India vs Pakistan: Indian players speak on rivalry with Pakistan ahead of blockbuster Asia Cup 2022 clash

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Post 2021 World T20 loss to Pakistan, a lot has changed in the Indian team

It's sad talented youngsters of India & Pakistan are not getting to play bilaterals: Asif Iqbal

Daria Kasatkina bags second title in hardcourt swing ahead of US Open

The India-Pakistan dream T20 XI

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Who will be missed more, Jasprit Bumrah or Shaheen Afridi?