Updated On: 26 August, 2022 04:43 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul set to return to India`s playing eleven ahead of their Asia Cup campaign opener against Pakistan on Sunday, it means that there is only one batting slot left for the wicketkeeper, implying a toss-up between Pant and Karthik

Rishabh Pant celebrates a century against England in an ODI match. Pic/ AFP
Saba Karim, the former India cricketer and ex-member of the senior selection committee, said that he would prefer to have Rishabh Pant in India`s playing eleven for Asia Cup over Dinesh Karthik, citing the x-factor provided by the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter.
With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul set to return to India`s playing eleven ahead of their Asia Cup campaign opener against Pakistan on Sunday, it means that there is only one batting slot left for the wicketkeeper, implying a toss-up between Pant and Karthik.