India vs Australia 2019: 4 Reasons why Dinesh Karthik could have been dropped from the ODI squad

Dinesh Karthik is not part of the squad; KL Rahul returns
Dinesh Karthik is not part of the squad; KL Rahul returns

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Dinesh Karthik will be leading the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th season of IPL
Dinesh Karthik will be leading the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th season of IPL

As we all know that the 12th edition of VIVO IPL will commence from the 23rd of March, a lot of players need time to recuperate from the tight international schedule. The most likely reason why the Indian selectors may have excluded Karthik from the ODI squad could be his fitness.

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The BCCI wants all of its top cricketers to play in the Indian Premier League. Also, Dinesh Karthik is the captain of one of the top franchises of the league, Kolkata Knight Riders. Thus, in order to take some much-needed rest ahead of the IPL. Dinesh Karthik would not have been included in the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia.

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