Going through a purple patch this Indian Premier League season, veteran ‘keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is determined to represent India once again and is willing to put in every effort to secure a spot in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to take place in the USA and West Indies next month. Karthik, who will celebrate his 39th birthday before the start of the tournament on June 1, has not lost sight of his dream to wear the Indian jersey once more. The veteran cricketer's last appearance for Team India was during the previous edition of the T20 World Cup held in Australia in 2022. But his outstanding performances in the ongoing IPL have reignited hopes of him making a comeback to the national team. At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India. I'm very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T20 World Cup," the RCB wicketkeeper-batters said ahead of clash against KKR. Returning to IPL this season, Karthik has taken his batting to a new level and displayed some astonishing power-hitting to strike at a rate of 205-plus. He is also the third leading run-getter for RCB with 226 runs, behind Virat Kohli (361) and skipper Faf du Plessis (232).