‘It’s embedded in mind’: Karthik reveals why ‘keepers read wrist spin better

 Dinesh Karthik shared insights on playing wrist spinners like Rashid Khan, emphasising wicketkeepers’ advantage due to familiarity and lower body strength. He noted their proficiency in sweep shots and ability to pick cues effectively. Karthik highlighted Sanju Samson as the only wicketkeeper-batter among top performers against Rashid Khan, adding that flat-batted slog sweeps are crucial for negating spin. Dinesh Karthik shared insights on playing wrist spinners like Rashid Khan, emphasising wicketkeepers’ advantage due to familiarity and lower body strength. He noted their proficiency in sweep shots and ability to pick cues effectively. Karthik highlighted Sanju Samson as the only wicketkeeper-batter among top performers against Rashid Khan, adding that flat-batted slog sweeps are crucial for negating spin.