T20 World Cup 2024: 'I Respect Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar's Decision' - Dinesh Karthik dreaming for India Swansong

Royal Challengers Bengaluru keeper Dinesh Karthik dreams of representing India for the last time in the upcoming T20 World Cup but will respect the selectors' decision.

The RCB veteran has been in immense touch in the IPL 2024. He has played a few terrific knocks down the order and has showcased amazing hitting prowess lower down the order.

As the T20 World Cup nears, there have been suggestions that Karthik can play a role in the Indian team as a finisher. His immense ability to finish the innings and aggressive batting make him an option for the Indian team for the upcoming World Cup.

There are many other contenders along with Karthik and the veteran says it would be greatest feeling for him. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the KKR match, Karthik opened up on a potential swansong with India.

"At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India (at the upcoming T-20 World Cup). I'm very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T-20 World Cup," Karthik said on Saturday.

Along with that, Dinesh Karthik acknowledged the selection decision of India Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid along with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. He said that he would respect any decision the trio takes regarding the Indian team and will be honing the role if he gets an opportunity.

"I also feel there are three very, very stable, honest people who are at their helm to decide what should be the best Indian team for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar. And I'm completely with them. I respect any decision that they take. But all I can say is I'm 100% ready. And you know I'll do everything I can to be on that flight to the World Cup," he added.