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A veteran cricketer known for his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping skills, will captain Team India at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025. Tournament organizers confirmed his appointment for the event scheduled from November 7 to 9. His former teammate, R Ashwin, who recently retired from the IPL, will also represent the country.

Dinesh Karthik recalls MS Dhoni’s breakthrough during an ‘A’ series in Kenya, where his explosive power-hitting drew comparisons to Gary Sobers. With Rahul Dravid stepping back from wicketkeeping, Karthik briefly filled in before Dhoni took charge. “The lead role was always meant for him,” Karthik said, describing how Dhoni’s arrival quickly swept Indian cricket off its feet.

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has revealed that MS Dhoni turned him into a chameleon as he struggled to get into the Indian team after the latter's debut at international level.

Dinesh Karthik praises Jitesh Sharma's mindset regarding national team selection. Karthik helped Jitesh refine his finishing skills while at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jitesh's IPL 2025 performance earned him a spot back on the Indian squad. He aims to solidify his position in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Sanju Samson is currently the preferred wicketkeeper.

Former India batter Dinesh Karthik has praised Jitesh Sharma for making his comeback into the Indian team and revealed that he was never too desperate to play for the country.

Wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, after a period of self-reflection following his initial T20I appearances, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team. His resurgence was fueled by a strong IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his finishing abilities and even captained the team in Rajat Patidar's absence.

Dinesh Karthik has voiced his strong disapproval of Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, deeming it somewhat unjust. Iyer's impressive IPL 2025 performance, where he scored 604 runs, seemingly wasn't enough to secure him a spot, even among the reserves. Karthik emphasizes Iyer's leadership and batting prowess under pressure, suggesting his omission is a missed opportunity.