Karthik recently did not include the legendary MS Dhoni in his all-time India playing XI.
Former Team India wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik recently picked his favorite all-time India playing XI. Karthik picked five current cricketers in the team but he did not include former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Cricket fans were shocked to keep the legendary wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni out of the all-time playing XI and Karthik was also severely criticized for this.
Karthik has now rectified his mistake
However, the 39-year-old Karthik has now rectified his mistake and apologized to the fans for not selecting Dhoni. He said that doing so was a big mistake. Along with this, he has also made a claim about Dhoni. Karthik confessed his mistake while answering users’ questions on Cricbuzz.
Dinesh Karthik apologizes to fans about MS Dhoni
The wicketkeeper batsman said, “Bhai log mujhse badi galti ho gayi. It was a mistake, really. I realised it after the video came out. When I picked this XI, there were a lot of things happening. I really forgot the wicketkeeper (Dhoni). Luckily Rahul Dravid was part of the XI so everyone thought I had kept a part-time wicketkeeper. But I really didn’t think of Rahul Dravid as a wicketkeeper.” He said Dhoni is definitely part of the XI and captaincy will also remain with him.
Karthik said, “Can you believe it? Being a wicketkeeper I forgot to add a wicketkeeper and it is a big mistake. Such a big mistake shouldn’t have happened. It’s very clear to me. Thala Dhoni is perfectly fit for any format.” Karthik claimed, “I believe Dhoni is not only one of the greatest cricketers of India but he is one of the greatest cricketers ever to play this game. I really believe that.”
He further said, “If I make the team again, I will definitely make one change. Thala Dhoni will be at No. 7 and he will be the captain of any Indian team and there is no doubt about it.”
