T20 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant may replace an injured Dinesh Karthik in India's Playing XI

Wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik will be a doubtful starter for Team India's match in T20 World Cup after sustaining a back injury during the South Africa game.

Rishabh Pant could replace the senior wicket-keeper batter if he is unable to get fit before the Bangladesh game, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.

However, while talking to PTI, a BCCI official said that the medical team is working to get Karthik fit and it is unwise to rule him out as of now.

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If Karthik fails to get fit on time then Pant's inclusion in the team could come as a blessing in disguise given the southpaw has a tremendous record in Australia.

Also, Karthik, India's designated finisher, failed to make any impression in three matches so far. He has scored 1 and 6 in the two innings in the ongoing T20 World Cup.