Dinesh Karthik has become the primary choice for the role of a finisher in the Indian team. A lot of his revamp in the game is courtesy of his stint with RCB. RCB picked Karthik in the mega auction. And Karthik eager to make a comeback pounced on the opportunity.
The wicketkeeper batter asserted his finesse like never before. As he scored match-winning runs at a crackling strike rate in numerous appearances. Following the IPL, Karthik rightfully received opportunities in the Indian side. And now he’s set to join the team in UAE on their quest to clinch the Asia Cup.
Mike Hesson Opens Up About Dinesh Karthik
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Now, RCB’s head coach Mike Hesson has opened up about Karthik’s inclusion in the team. “DK came from the wilderness. We talked about giving clear directions and roles. So, he could plan with some real purpose. The results are there for everyone to see, not just in the IPL but for the Indian side as well,” he explained.
Moreover, Hesson also opened up about Karthik’s willingness to be in the Indian team. “Prior to the auction, we reached out to DK and realized he was highly motivated to come and do well. He wanted to come on board and push his case to play for India with a specific role. Once we knew he was a highly motivated player who wanted to do better, work incredibly hard and we needed a finisher, we both came on board. We gave him a lot of clarity on the role we wanted him to play and told him, this is one role we want you to be an expert at,” Hesson told.
Additionally, Hesson also explained how Karthik posed as the perfect replacement for AB Devilliers in the team. “To get an Indian finisher was difficult. The role requires experience because there is a lot of pressure that needs to be absorbed. We had AB de Villiers who was outstanding in the role but there are very few players who are like ABD. For us to have an Indian player fulfill that role, we felt we needed somebody who would do it differently,” he said.
“DK is a different type of power player and not many thought of him as a power player. But we watched him closely from overs 15-20 and he did well in those overs. He hadn’t done particularly well when he was given other roles (before RCB) and we felt he had plenty to offer,” Hesson added.
