3 Reasons why Dinesh Karthik must be chosen ahead of Rishabh Pant 

#1 Match winning ability just like MS Dhoni

Dinesh Karthik's last ball six clinched the title of Nidahas Trophy for India

MS Dhoni is known for his match-winning abilities. When it comes to handling the pressure, no one can better the Ranchi boy. MS Dhoni has mastered and redefined the art of remaining calm even in the toughest situation. Dinesh Karthik is just walking in the footsteps of Dhoni.

Karthik proved why he can be the successor to Dhoni during the Nidahas Trophy final in 2018. India and Bangladesh met in the final match of Nidahas Trophy as Sri Lanka got eliminated.

Chasing a stiff target his calm innings under pressure helped India clinch the trophy. Karthik also played a composed innings in the first match against Windies to help India win the match which shows his match-winning abilities.

On the other hand, Pant has been finding it hard to score runs in the middle by staying calm as seen in the first T20i against Windies.

The Delhite also failed to get India over the line in the third T20I, as he lost his wicket playing a shot which was not needed at that moment.