The veteran Indian gloveman, Dinesh Karthik reckons that Team India needs to make one change in its playing XI for the crucial T20 World Cup 2021 match against New Zealand on October 31 in Dubai. India suffered a demoralisibg loss against Pakistan in their opening game and will be looking forward to get back to the winning ways in a virtual knockout match.

Dinesh Karthik, speaking to Cricbuzz, suggested that Shardul Thakur should be included in the playing XI of the Indian team, explaining that the pacer has a knack for picking wickets at crucial junctures.

Dung a chat on Cricbuzz, Dinesh Karthik said, “I would like to see one change. I would like to see Shardul Thakur play. The choice is instead of Bhuvi or Shami. Either of them is okay, both of them are great bowlers but I would love to see Shardul Thakur in the side. He’s at the peak of his confidence, getting those big wickets. He’s ready to bowl anywhere, from the first over to the death. He’s got the knack of taking wickets,” he said.

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Former English skipper, Michael Vaughan backed Karthik, singing praises for the “Lord” Shardul.

Michael Vaughan explained, “You’ve got to get the Lord in there. He can do no wrong. Lord Thakur in every format of the game, he’s just got that spark. He creates that magic and he finds a way.”

Speaking about the bowling all-rounder, captain Virat Kohli, during the pre-match press conference on Saturday, acknowledged that the Mumbai pacer is “definitely” part of the team’s plan.

On teh eve of the game, Virat Kohli said, “He’s (Shardul) definitely a guy who’s in our plans, constantly making a case of for himself. He is definitely someone who can bring a lot of value to the team. What role he plays or where he fits in, that’s something that I cannot obviously talk about right now. But yes, Shardul is someone who’s got great potential and he will add great value to the team.”

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Dinesh Karthik also suggested that the veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin should also be in the mix, but he also opined that it’s difficult to find a  couldn’t spot for the veteran spinner in the lineup.

Karthik elaborated, “Another name that has been spoken about a lot is Ravi Ashwin but I don’t see where you can fit him in this team.”