Asia Cup 2023
‘Agree with DK on this’ – Fans react as Dinesh Karthik wishes to see Shreyas Iyer at number four during Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023
The Indian Cricket Board has revealed the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Notably, the squad has marked the comeback of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, which will boost Rohit Sharma’s side during the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup, especially in the middle orders. In addition, with just a few days left for the marquee event, cricket pundits have started giving their views on the number four batting position. India’s star batter, Dinesh Karthik, is one of them.
The wicketkeeper-batsman feels India’s star batter Shreyas Iyer is the suitable batter at number four owing to his magnificent knocks before injuries. Moreover, the RCB star said that Shreyas Iyer is a great option if the Men in Blue go with a right-handed batter; otherwise, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can bat at a higher position as he is a terrific left-handed batter. Furthermore, the cricket commentator was baffled by India’s left-handed and right-handed combinations.
I think Shreyas Iyer is the right player given his form: Dinesh Karthik
“I think Shreyas Iyer is the right player given his form and the scores he put together over the last eight months before getting injured. He has probably been the in-form batter at No.4, but with that there is going to be a small issue. India is going to be filled with right handers with six out of the top seven (being) right handers and (Ravindra) Jadeja is at No.7, so can Jadeja bat that little bit higher to bring that left-hand, right hand combination that is a big question mark for India,” Dinesh Karthik said.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu-born batter heaps praise on Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. “I was very impressed with Tilak Varma. I think he showed different sorts of temperament to his batting at times he went all guns blazing up the order,” he added further.
Check out how fans have reacted to his choice of number four:
Rohit Sharma said, "Dekhiye mai aapko samjhata hu, in 2019 WC I scored 5 centuries but in one match I failed and Kohli couldn't back me up. So this time I will make sure I score runs in SFs and Finals because you can't trust on Kohli to do that he is a proven choker."
— Gunther (@LoverOfRach) August 22, 2023
Why Dinesk speak ? RCB ko haarne k bad
— 𝕊TYM (@stym_30) August 22, 2023
Agree with DK on this! Shreyas No 4 and KL no 5 pic.twitter.com/UgAqEmmQRY
— Sammy Alex M. (@alexcrypto22) August 22, 2023
— CHIRAG TALWAR (@Chiragtalwar23) August 22, 2023
Iyer is the best option for number 4 without any doubt. I can see hun scoring couple of 100s in the WC.
— M (@anngrypakiistan) August 22, 2023
Yes , Rohit Gill Virat Shreyas KL best top 5
— Dipto Chakraborty (@Dipto_Chak) August 22, 2023
श्रेयस अय्यर खराब विकल्प नहीं है।
लेकिन देश रोमांच सूर्यकुमार यादव को खेलते देखना चाहता है।
— Manjeet kumar🇮🇳#RB (@Manjeetkumar_) August 22, 2023
I would love to see SKY❤️ in place of Iyer.
— Half engineer (@Half_engineer5) August 22, 2023
