Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik believes that Shivam Dubey should not be out of the playing XI. He said that Dubey not only brings depth in batting, but also contributes to bowling when needed. This statement has come before the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan on September 14.

Dubey showed power with bowling

In the first match against the UAE, India won by 9 wickets, performing brilliantly. Dubey did not get a chance to bat, but he proved his usefulness in the team by taking three wickets with the ball. At the same time, fast bowler Arshdeep Singh did not get a place in the playing XI in this match, which made some fans and experts angry.

Karthik did team combination Rescue

Talking to Cricbuz, Karthik said, “If you bring Arshdeep in the team instead of Shivam Dubey, yes, the ball will get some benefit, but it is not as much as the team is getting in batting with Dubey.

He further said, “The team is now playing high intensity cricket. If you want to maintain this tempo then the extra batsman is necessary. India is in the right direction for the World Cup because the team is clear their plans and they are adamant on it.”

Significantly, if India defeats Pakistan, it will become strong in the event of reaching Super 4. India is currently on top in Group A, while Pakistan has also opened its account by defeating Oman. This match between the two teams is considered to be the biggest match of the tournament.