IND vs PAK LIVE: Asia Cup 2022 LIVE – As team India prepares for the upcoming Super 4 clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, one important question that arises is the debate between Rishabh Pant vs Dinesh Karthik. Popular belief states that the two cannot play together in the same team and thus Karthik starting games for the Men in Blue means Rishabh Pant won’t feature in the Indian playing XI. In an Exclusive conversation with InsideSport.IN former Indian cricketer and two-time national team coach Anshuman Gaekwad however, is of a different opinion. Follow Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad fuels DK vs Pant debate, suggests Dravid trying out different combinations, says ‘No reason to believe Pant’s chances are over’
“There is no reason to believe that Dinesh Karthik playing over Rishabh Pant means the end of Rishabh’s chance to feature in the XI. The team management are trying out different things in every game. From a coach’s perspective, Dravid is just trying out and giving opportunities and experimenting with combinations,” he added.
The major controversy arose when Rishabh Pant was dropped from the playing XI of the Indian squad in India’s first Asia Cup 2022 match against Pakistan. Dinesh Karthik was chosen as the wicketkeeper for the game. However, in the second match against Hong Kong, both Pant and Karthik played for the Men in Blue.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad fuels DK vs Pant debate, suggests Dravid trying out different combinations, says ‘No reason to believe Pant’s chances are over’
As far as batting time is concerned, none of Pant and Karthik managed to get time on the crease. In the Hong Kong match both the players didn’t get a chance to bat and in the Pakistan match Karthik managed to face just a solitary delivery.
Former national coach Anshuman Gaekwad believes that there is no dispute between the two and in no way Karthik would cut short Pant’s playing time in the National team. He believes that Rahul Dravid is keen on trying out different changes and combinations in the middle order.
IND vs PAK LIVE: Former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad fuels DK vs Pant debate, suggests Dravid trying out different combinations, says ‘No reason to believe Pant’s chances are over’
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