Why Dinesh Karthik sent at number 4 in 3rd T20 against South Africa? Coach Rahul Dravid gave an interesting reason

Team India coach Rahul Dravid reacting to sending Dinesh Karthik at number 4 against South Africa said that it was time to give him a chance who has not batted much.

The Indian cricket team faced a defeat by 49 runs in the third match of the T20 series against South Africa. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were rested in this match played in Indore. Rishabh Pant opened the match with captain Rohit Sharma. While Dinesh Karthik was dropped at number 4. After the match, head coach Rahul Dravid also explained the reason behind this. 

Dinesh Karthik rocks at number 4

Experienced wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik rocks at number 4. He scored runs at a strike rate of over 219. Karthik scored 46 runs off 21 balls and hit four fours and four sixes. He was also the highest run-scorer for the team. Pant scored 27 runs off 14 balls as the opener. He hit three fours and two sixes. Deepak Chahar scored 31 runs off 17 balls by hitting two fours and three sixes. 

Coach Rahul Dravid told the reason  

Dravid said that today was the time to give a chance to those who have not batted much. It is difficult for players like Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik. Pant started and Dinesh Karthik was sent in at number four. He was batting brilliantly. Four - five overs If they had bowled more, this game would have been a game of intrigue. 

India wins the series

South Africa defeated the Indian team by 49 runs in the third and final match of the series played in Indore. Team India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited the visiting team to bat first. South Africa scored 227 for three in 20 overs thanks to Riley Rosso's unbeaten 100 and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock's 68. India clinched the series 2-1.