Karthik is struggling with the bat in the ongoing global event. He was recalled at the age of 37 due to his heroics in the IPL, where he excelled as a finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
However, when India needed two runs in two balls against Pakistan, the wicket-keeper batter failed to put bat to ball, nearly costing the Men in Blue the match.
Karthik looked out of sorts against South Africa on a bouncy pitch in Perth, scoring six off 15 balls.
When the news of Karthik’s absence broke, fans on social media hailed it as a blessing in disguise for Rohit Sharma’s team.
Karthik has struggled not only with the bat, but also with his wicket-keeping in the global event. Karthik has dropped catches and missed stumping opportunities behind the wickets, which could cost India a place in the tournament’s knockout stages.
However, if a player is injured, fans should cut him some slack and show empathy rather than trolling him when he is down.
