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'It is not their fault,' - Dinesh Karthik on KL Rahul's lack of batting opportunity in India vs West Indies ODIs

During India's dominant start to the one-day series against the West Indies, the hosts secured eight-wicket victories in the opening fixtures held in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati. These comprehensive performances by the top order left the team's vice-captain unable to face a single delivery across the first two completed matches.

Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik defended the prolific run-scorers, explaining that the high standard of batting and favourable pitches were simply too strong for opponents to easily contain, rather than the top-order players being at fault for their success. The upcoming third fixture at Mullanpur offers another opportunity for the senior squad member to finally secure some time at the crease.

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