World Cup 2019: Team management has made it clear that I will bat No 7, says Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik on Friday said that the Indian team management has always been very clear about his batting position in the World Cup, disclosing that he was instructed to assess the situation and play accordingly at No. 7.

Karthik replaced Kedar Jadhav in the game against Bangladesh, his World Cup debut, having first got the taste of international cricket back in 2004.

Asked about his role, the senior keeper-batsman said: "I think they've been very clear on what my role has been. When I go in at No 7, I need to pace myself accordingly if we bat second.