Dinesh Karthik has revealed that he was "disappointed" and "angry" when all-rounder Vijay Shankar was sent in to bat ahead of him in the chase.
Recalling the final of the Nidahas Trophy, Dinesh Karthik revealed that he was 'waiting' for such an opportunity.
What unravelled in the next two overs was simply unbelievable as Karthik made the most of Bangladesh's errs to finish off the chase successfully with a last-ball six.
While Dinesh Karthik was praised for his performance and being the match-winner for Team India, Shankar felt that he could have been the one to end the game and claim the fame that Karthik is achieving at the moment.
Over the next 14 years, it was Dhoni who took over matters and became one of their greatest limited overs exponent while Karthik struggled in the fringes, waiting for his chances.
Dinesh Karthik didn't hesitate to attribute his recent success to his good karma and divine intervention.
The Bangladesh pacer Rubel leaked 22 runs in the 19th over which helped India to claw their way in the big final of the Nidahas Trophy T20I tri-series in Colombo on Sunday.
According to Hyderabad police, Rs 7.72 lakh, two TV sets, two set-top boxes, 10 cell phones and one calculator were seized.
Dinesh Karthik revealed what was going through his mind when he was on the crease during the thrilling final match.
Regular captain Virat Kohli took to social media to congratulate the Indian team and especially Dinesh Karthik who played a gem of a cameo to win India the Nidahas Trophy 2018 final against Bangladesh on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma defended his decision of sending Karthik at number 7 saying his experience and skills made him a suitable candidate to provide the late charge in the final overs.
Dinesh Karthik did a Javed Miandad with a last-ball six as India pulled off an incredible chase beating Bangladesh by four wickets in the Nidahas T20 tri-series final.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik hit a final ball six to lead India to a memorable four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the final of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series in Colombo on Sunday.
After clinching the Nidahas Trophy, skipper Rohit revealed the reason why he held Karthik back.
Karthik's gem of a cameo got him 29 off 8 balls with two boundaries and three sixes -- the last of them which will be forever be etched in the memory.
As the two nations toil before the finals, the Men in Blue are making the most of their spare time by having a crack in the net. Take a look.
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India start as favourites against Bangladesh on Sunday, but Dinesh Karthik refused to take the 'Tigers' lightly.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was seen gesticulating at his batsmen, appearing to be conveying that they leave the field in protest against umpiring errors.
This was the first time one demerit point either player has had since the system came into effect on 22 September 2016.
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