However, Karthik hasn't lost hope of playing for Team India in the upcoming Cricket World Cups. Karthik has recently commented on his playing future as he said that he wants to represent India in 'at least one World Cup of the next two.' Karthik also believes that India needs a 'pure middle-order batsman' as barring Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja there is no one to take up that position. India does need a pure middle-order batsman. Barring Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja there is no one who is a middle-order batsman.

Source: Hindustan Times July 08, 2021 16:40 UTC