Whether discussing Test cricket, T20s, or ODIs, Indian cricket is brimming with talent in every facet of the game. Stories of deserving players not receiving the necessary opportunity on the squad occasionally make headlines. Rahul Tripathi, a batter who has garnered many admirers with his “selfless” performances whenever an opportunity has been given to him, has experienced a similar tale. Veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik believes Tripathi should always be the “first-choice” candidate when the selectors are looking for Kohli’s replacement.
#ViratKohli remains one of the finest batters in the world. But, whenever he decides to step aside, #DineshKarthik has named the player who should be his 'first-choice' replacement.https://t.co/pedUWhhskl
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Karthik expertly articulated the characteristics that Tripathi brings to the table in a chat on Cricbuzz. Karthik is aware of Tripathi’s importance as a “team player” from their time working together at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“What I’m about to say applies to all cricket fans who pay close attention to Indian cricket, not just Rahul Tripathi, in my opinion. Please avoid experiencing momentary forgetfulness in the near future since famous names will be taking his place. And after that, we may review the results and say that he received a 40 or a 30 “He spoke.
As a result, the seasoned wicket-keeper batter believes Tripathi should be Kohli’s first choice successor whenever the latter decides to step aside.
I believe we shouldn’t forget this in three or six months. Whether or not he has a successful IPL season, he is deserving of the third slot in the Indian team. If Virat Kohli decides to play, that’s fine, but if Virat Kohli is unavailable, he should be the first option rather than someone who has performed well elsewhere, Karthik said.
