'Could be a sad end to a glorious career': Karthik on Indian opener's future after Ishan Kishan's double ton

India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan was on song against Bangladesh in the third ODI after the left-handed batter struck a double ton to etch his name in the record books. Ishan had come in place of injured Rohit Sharma who was ruled out of the final ODI with a thumb injury.

Dinesh Karthik lauded Kishan for his knock but also questioned Shikhar Dhawan’s place once Sharma returns. Dhawan hasn’t been in greatest of forms with the bat.

“For Sri Lanka series, where does Dhawan stand? It is going to be interesting to see how they are going to leave out Ishan Kishan. Shubman Gill has been doing so well. If Rohit Sharma is available, somebody has to miss out. It could well be him (Dhawan). That could be a sad end to a glorious career. But some questions to answer for the new selectors,” he told Cricbuzz.

Karthik lavished praise on Ishan and said that the youngster had grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

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“Interestingly, if Shubman Gill had been part of the squad, he would have probably opened because he has been doing it for some time with aplomb. Ishan Kishan, given an opportunity, has taken it with both hands. This is going to put Shikhar Dhawan in a fix,” he said.

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