IND vs AUS LIVE: Dinesh Karthik was seen at his very best on Sunday as India enjoyed a closed-doors practice session in Brisbane. The Men in Blue arrived in the city over the weekend where they play two practice games against Australia and New Zealand. Batting in the nets against a full-strength attack, Karthik showcased his varied hitting range. Follow India at T20 WC LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN.
IND vs AUS LIVE: Dinesh Karthik goes berserk in the nets, India’s finisher hits Shami and Co out of the park – Watch video
Veteran India keeper Dinesh Karthik put on a show in the nets further exerting his claim as the first choice keeper in the side. Facing the likes of Chetan Sakariya, Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Shami in the nets, Karthik showcased his range of strokes through both sides of the wicket.
The 37-year-old on occasion down the wicket and looked comfortable dealing with the extra bounce on the tracks here in Australia. He also brandished an array of innotivatie shots, scooping the fast bowlers over the keeper’s head.
Dinesh Karthik Anna smashed Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal and Chetan Sakariya in the practice session.
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IND vs AUS LIVE: Dinesh Karthik goes berserk in the nets, India’s finisher hits Shami and Co out of the park – Watch video
The scoop eventually meant his downfall as Mohammad Shami castled the veteran with a pinpoint delivery at the stumps. Shami’s bowling will be a huge positive for India with the Bengal-born pacer being handed the responsibility of replacing Jasprit Bumrah.
Karthik however wasn’t done yet. After his batting drills, the veteran was seen guiding Rishabh Pant during practice. The 37-year-old who iss more than a decade senior to his competitor Pant, threw balls at the young left-hander suggesting him catching techniques and helping him stump more effectively.
IND vs AUS LIVE: Dinesh Karthik goes berserk in the nets, India’s finisher hits Shami and Co out of the park – Watch video
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