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NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has revealed he thought he was going to be selected by the Chennai Super Kings( CSK) for the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League( IPL) in2008
Karthik stated he was nearly sure to be snapped up by CSK as he was “the most significant name from Tamil Nadu” at the time. The relocation never materialised as CSK bought MS Dhoni for the then record cost and didn’t go for Karthik at all.
” In 2008, I was in Australia and the auction was taking place. In the lead-up to that, I was convinced that the biggest name from Tamil Nadu, who is also playing for the country … I make sure they (Chennai Super Kings) are going to pick me. The concern is whether they are going to make me the captain or not … that was going on in my head. And the first name they chose was Dhoni, for 1.5 million, and he was sitting ideal around the corner with me. And he didn’t even inform me that they are going to choose him,” Karthik informed Cricbuzz.
” Most likely he didn’t understand. It’s been 13 years and I am still waiting for that elusive call from CSK.”.
Karthik has actually been sort of a journeyman in the cash-rich league and has bet groups likes Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians and now Kolkata Knight Riders, where he led the group to play-offs in the last term.
As for Dhoni, he has led CSK to thee IPL titles and just Mumbai Indians have won more prizes than them. Under the leadership of Dhoni, CSK have gotten in the playoffs of every edition of the IPL that they have participated in.
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