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Dinesh Karthik backs Naman Dhir to develop into a good all-rounder

Dinesh Karthik praised young all‑rounder Naman Dhir after the latter’s T20I debut against West Indies, where he claimed three wickets for 31 runs on October 6, 2026. In the third match of the series at Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 11, 2026, Dhir added two more wickets for 39 runs as India edged the visitors by 14 runs, while batting at six and scoring ten runs before being caught.

Karthik highlighted Dhir’s growing confidence and the team’s decision to use him in middle overs to focus on accuracy rather than the new ball. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane also backed Dhir, noting that wicket‑taking is the key metric in T20 cricket and that the team believes he can develop into a quality all‑rounder.

Both senior players emphasized that continued confidence and precise bowling will be crucial for Dhir’s evolution.

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