Here's the reason behind the unique helmet that Dinesh Karthik wears while batting

Dinesh Karthik (Image Source: Twitter)

The helmet is one essential kit that every player carries and is a must in the game of cricket. However, post the Australia horror incident, many companies have redesigned it in such a way that it doesn’t affect the player in any way. Dinesh Karthik, the Indian veteran always comes up with a special helmets which leaves the fans wondering. 

It has now been revealed that the helmet that Dinesh Karthik wears weighs less and it makes it easier for him to run. Also, it is designed so uniquely that it doesn’t put much pressure on his head. The batter from Tamil Nadu impressed with his performance in the second T20I against Australia. 

However, fans wondered about the helmet that he was wearing and it looked stunning with the new Indian jersey. Post the conclusion of the match, it has been revealed that he wears the specific helmet as it weighs less and makes it easier for him to run. 

Dinesh Karthik steals the show with his finishing touches

Dinesh Karthik stole the show in the second T20I as he smashed one six and a boundary to finish things off for India. He joined hands with Rohit Sharma, the skipper who was playing a fantastic inning at the other end. Indian skipper, on the other hand, remained unbeaten at 46 off just twenty balls. 

The batter from Tamil Nadu earned his national call-up after his stupendous stint with the Bangalore franchise. Post the match, Dinesh Karthik said that he doesn’t practice much and works on specific shots alone. 

“Over a period of time, I've been practising for this, I've been doing it for Bangalore now and I'm happy doing it here. So it's a consistent routine for a period of time. I do a lot of scenario practices and also Rahul (Dravid) bhai and Vikram (Rathour) bhai has been accommodating of how I want to practice, what are the kinds of shots I want to practice,” Dinesh Karthik said. 

“I have been very specific with it. I don't practice too much but I like to keep it as specific as possible,” he added.