Shahrukh Khan credits Dinesh Karthik for influence on Tamil Nadu players
The player said Dinesh Karthik's advice helped him manage a mid-innings wobble during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener.
Shahrukh Khan helped Tamil Nadu score 172 for seven against Railways at the Daly College ground in Indore on Saturday. According to The Hindu and Sportstar, the team eventually won the match by six runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) season opener.
Shahrukh Khan, who scored 46 not out from 30 balls, said Dinesh Karthik’s advice during a practice session influenced his approach after the team reached 83 for three in 11.3 overs. He said Karthik told him he could hit at any time but emphasized the importance of taking the team through tough situations.
He said Karthik's thoughts and words have had a big influence on him and that he has produced his best for Tamil Nadu under Karthik's captaincy. He also credited Karthik with laying the foundation for Tamil Nadu’s IPL generation, noting that five or six years ago the state had 10-12 players in the tournament.
Shahrukh Khan said Karthik taught youngsters how to play T20 cricket and how to win as a team. He also acknowledged coach Yo Mahesh for helping him understand his responsibilities through conversations held over the last 20 days.
He said a sense of calmness was important and that he calculated things well as the innings progressed. Shahrukh Khan was dropped from the Tamil Nadu squad midway through the SMAT last season.