Dinesh Karthik became an overnight star after his last-ball six helped India beat Bangladesh in a thrilling final and clinch the Nidahas Trophy at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After the knock, Karthik said the time spent over the years with Mumbai cricketer Abhishek Nayar had helped him strengthen the mental aspect of his game.
“He (Abhishek Nayar) has been the most important factor in the last two and half years in my career. He has helped me prepare for games. He has made me think in terms of strategy. He also knows what is the right way to work hard. He has been the river and I have been the boat,” Karthik said.
Needing five off the final delivery, Karthik smashed Soumya Sarkar over extra-cover to gift India a memorable win.
“It’s an amazing feeling. These are things which remain in your memory for a lifetime,” an ecstatic Karthik told bcci.tv after the end of the Nidahas Trophy final.
