India vs Australia: Dinesh Karthik’s role in India XI questioned by Matthew Hayden

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden questioned Dinesh Karthik‘s position in the batting order after him coming down at number 7 in the first T20I against Australia in Mohali.

India’s team management is still struggling to settle a concrete playing XI. The first match against Australia saw some unusual scenes in the combinations. Rishabh Pant was ignored for Dinesh Karthik, just like the Asia Cup opener against Pakistan.

However, Karthik was sent down in the order, even all-rounder Axar Patel, being sent ahead of him. It’s evident that Rahul Dravid has been experimenting with the batting order. Previously it was said that the side is considering Karthik as the finisher and that can be the reason for him coming late.

Following the matter, Australia legend Matthew Hayden disagreed. According to him, the veteran batter could have gotten some more time on the crease.

Things went right down to the wire but it’s Australia who won the first #INDvAUS T20I.#TeamIndia will look to bounce back in the second T20I.

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