"If Dinesh Karthik Is Not In Your XI...": Yuvraj Singh's Verdict On India Squad For T20 World Cup

Former star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh evaluated the wicketkeeping options for the Indian team, the player who will be the key for India and gave his take on what the future holds for the experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. India is stuck in a 'dilemma' in terms of deciding the wicketkeeping options with a plethora of talent available at their disposal. Dinesh Karthik has emerged as a surprise contender for the wicketkeeping spot after displaying a rich vein of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

The seasoned wicketkeeper batter has been a driving force for RCB, especially in the death overs. This season, Karthik has 262 runs in nine matches, at an average of 52.40 and a mouth-watering strike rate of 195.52.

Rishabh Pant who made his return to competitive cricket after 14 months in the IPL, has found his rhythm and amassed 342 runs for Delhi Capitals this season which includes three fifties in nine matches.

Sanju Samson is another player who can feature in the squad on the back of his high-scoring season as the skipper of the Rajasthan Royals. KL Rahul also remains in the mix as a batter as well as a player who can keep the wicket.

While evaluating the options, the 2011 World Cup winner noted that Karthik's inclusion would only make sense if he started for the Indian team in the marquee event.

"DK (Karthik) has been batting well, but the thing with DK is the last time (2022) they picked him and the T20 WC was on he didn't get to play. If DK is not in your XI I don't think there is any point in picking him. There is Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and both guys are in great form and obviously they are younger. I would like to see DK in the mix, but if he