#2 Clean glove work
In the absence of regular wicket-keeper MS Dhoni, Karthik did a great job of filling in the boots of the veteran keeper. The newly crowned KKR Captain effected 2 stumpings and grabbed 3 catches in the tournament while also contributing in one run-out.
The Tamil Nadu cricketer not only moved swiftly but also imparted some valuable tips to Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar from behind the wickets. Moreover, as Sundar and Karthik belong to the same state and play for the same franchise – TUTI Patriots – in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, Karthik’s presence was a great comforting factor for the young Sundar.
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