_d.png "Independence Day 2025")
India 'keeper Karthik, who is all set to make a Test return after eight years tomorrow, insists he's not competing with Saha and looks to cement his place with a good show
India's wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik dives for a catch during a practice session in Bangalore on Monday. Pic/PTI
Eyeing a consistent show
But Karthik doesn't see it that way. "I think if you go deep into that question [how to keep Saha out] and figure out what I can do to keep someone out, then you're taking energy away from the fact that you're competing with somebody. That puts a little bit of extra pressure than what is already there. What I'm looking to do, as clichéd as it sounds, is be the best cricketer I can be, not only on the field but off it. I'm trying to be consistent there, where even if I don't get the opportunity, even if I don't end up playing at the highest level, I want to be content with the fact that I've given it everything." He has, as the private nets, all paid for by him, including the hotel stay for his entourage, indicate.
Also Read: Dinesh Karthik: I Didn't Lose My Place To A Normal Cricketer, It Was MS Dhoni!
Catch up on all the latest T20 news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
