The Nidahas Trophy 2018 came to a fitting end with the tournament favorites, team India, winning the title in an absolute thriller. The series, that was played to mark the independence celebration of Sri Lanka, saw the hosts crash out before the finals. Yet, the joy on the faces of the Sri Lankan fans after the Indian win spoke volumes about the nature of the game.

The Indian team showed great spirit by performing the lap of honor with the Sri Lankan flag and the lovely gesture was widely appreciated. Earlier in the finals, it was a <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-monstrous-blow-by-dinesh-karthik-that-transcended-everyone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>last ball six from Dinesh Karthik that sealed the ultimate glory</strong></a> for the Men in Blue. It was a cliffhanger in Colombo that was on display in the finals. Certainly, the end could not have been better considering the fact that the tournament was being tagged as a boring one.

Many critics even questioned the tournament&#8217;s place in the busy calendar of the Indian team. Furthermore, the prospect of India playing against their neighbors for the third time in a span of six months did not go down well with many. However, now the smiles are back on each and every Indian cricket fan. But when analysed on a microscopic scale, what did team India gain out of this series? Here is an analysis of the positives that the Men in Blue would surely take from this short tri-series.

Here are the Positives for India from the Nidahas Trophy 2018:

1. Rohit Sharma hits his good patch again

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230806" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230806" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

When the series commenced, the stand-in Indian captain Rohit Sharma, was under tremendous pressure. Rohit had failed in the three T20Is in South Africa. Also, his run in the Tests and ODIs against the South Africans, save a century in Port Elizabeth, was far from being impressive. He certainly needed to up his game and get back to form. The first three games proved to be failures for him.

However, he did manage to strike form at the right time in the series. Rohit played a handsome knock of 89 runs in the final league game of the team. And in the finals, it was Rohit&#8217;s guiding 56 that kept India alive in the run chase.

Furthermore, another positive that the Indian team can take from Rohit&#8217;s performances is his leadership skill. Rohit has already proven his leadership talent with three IPL title wins for the Mumbai Indians. And now, he has shown that he can replicate it at the highest level. The Indian camp now have a very able back up skipper in the ranks.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230800" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230800" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The proposition of the spin bowlers bowling in the powerplays is not a new one. In fact, it is seen as a bright prospect in the shortest format of the game. However, the implementation of the same is not always seen at the highest level. Team India dared to do so, and on a regular basis, in this particular series.

Washington Sundar found immense success with the new ball and that worked wonders for him. Also, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yuzvendra-chahal-shares-hilarious-reply-kl-rahul-live-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a> got his opportunity to bowl in the powerplays in the finals and proved to be very effective. He returned with a triple strike in the finals to put the Indian team in the commanding position early on in the game.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Washington-Sundar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230799" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230799" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Another big positive for team India in the series was the performance of Washington Sundar. The 18-year old spinner was handed the new ball in every fixture. He delivered in each and every game. His lines with the new ball were immaculate. One might wonder that he just came up with faster ones with the new ball to ensure no easy runs leaked out. However, the truth was there to be seen.

Sundar showed great variations with his deliveries. The dismissal of Liton Das in a league game where Sundar foxed him with a loopy spinning delivery is a testimonial of the same. Sundar finished with 8 wickets in the series &#8211; the most by any bowler. He was awarded the Player of the Series for his heroics. For the stats, Sundar became only the third teenager, after Rashid Khan and Shadab Khan, to win a Player of the Series award in the T20Is.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-232063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-232063" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Many people had been advocating for Dinesh Karthik&#8217;s promotion in the Indian batting order. It was hard to comprehend why Karthik was not given enough opportunities. Even in South Africa, he saw the likes of Pandyas and Pandeys being promoted ahead of him. In the only outing he got with the bat there, he had clubbed two boundaries in no time. Not many might remember that.

However, his heroics in the finals of the Nidahas Trophy is something that everyone would remember for quite a long time. Dinesh Karthik, in the limited opportunities that he has got, has proven to be a very effective player for the side. His batting has come as a very big positive for the Indian team.

It will not be surprising to see DK becoming a regular face in the side if <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-indian-skipper-ms-dhoni-is-irreplaceable-reckons-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> hangs up his boots in 2019. He is still 32 and has a lot of cricket left in him. Moreover, DK has certainly shown that he is more than capable of finishing games for the team.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231659" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="India vs Bangladesh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231659" class="wp-caption-text">India vs Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Another positive for team India in the series is Vijay Shankar. It was not long ago when it looked improbable to look beyond <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-responds-karthik-rahuls-not-missing-comment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> for a genuine all-rounder in the side. Now, in Vijay Shankar, the team has found a very able all-rounder. Yes, Vijay had a terrible time on the night of the finals and the fans would find it tough to digest that he is actually a way better batsman than they saw in the finals.

He is capable of hitting lusty blows and has shown that in the domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. In fact, he has also led his side in the domestic circuit. Barring his outing in the finals, where he played a sluggish knock and went for 48 runs, Vijay Shankar had a decent tournament. He bowled very well in the league games and looked like a promising prospect.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229088" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="Team India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229088" class="wp-caption-text">Team India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The biggest positive for the Indian team in the series was their team combination. There were no Dhonis and Kohlis in the side. Also, there were no Bumrahs and Bhuvis in the bowling lineup. Despite these notable absentees, the Indian team went on to win the series.

This in itself shows the class of the Indian bench strength. The Indian team management will be very pleased to see such temperament oozing from the players who are raring to grab their opportunities as and when they arrive.

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<p>The Nidahas Trophy 2018 came to a fitting end with the tournament favorites, team India, winning the title in an absolute thriller. The series, that was played to mark the independence celebration of Sri Lanka, saw the hosts crash out before the finals. Yet, the joy on the faces of the Sri Lankan fans after the Indian win spoke volumes about the nature of the game.</p>
<p>The Indian team showed great spirit by performing the lap of honor with the Sri Lankan flag and the lovely gesture was widely appreciated. Earlier in the finals, it was a <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-monstrous-blow-by-dinesh-karthik-that-transcended-everyone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>last ball six from Dinesh Karthik that sealed the ultimate glory</strong></a> for the Men in Blue. It was a cliffhanger in Colombo that was on display in the finals. Certainly, the end could not have been better considering the fact that the tournament was being tagged as a boring one.</p>
<p>Many critics even questioned the tournament’s place in the busy calendar of the Indian team. Furthermore, the prospect of India playing against their neighbors for the third time in a span of six months did not go down well with many. However, now the smiles are back on each and every Indian cricket fan. But when analysed on a microscopic scale, what did team India gain out of this series? Here is an analysis of the positives that the Men in Blue would surely take from this short tri-series.</p>
<h3>Here are the Positives for India from the Nidahas Trophy 2018:</h3>
<h4>1. Rohit Sharma hits his good patch again</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230806" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230806" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-230806" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230806" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>When the series commenced, the stand-in Indian captain Rohit Sharma, was under tremendous pressure. Rohit had failed in the three T20Is in South Africa. Also, his run in the Tests and ODIs against the South Africans, save a century in Port Elizabeth, was far from being impressive. He certainly needed to up his game and get back to form. The first three games proved to be failures for him.</p>
<p>However, he did manage to strike form at the right time in the series. Rohit played a handsome knock of 89 runs in the final league game of the team. And in the finals, it was Rohit’s guiding 56 that kept India alive in the run chase.</p>
<p>Furthermore, another positive that the Indian team can take from Rohit’s performances is his leadership skill. Rohit has already proven his leadership talent with three IPL title wins for the Mumbai Indians. And now, he has shown that he can replicate it at the highest level. The Indian camp now have a very able back up skipper in the ranks.</p>
<h4>2. Spinners striking in Powerplays</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230800" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230800" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-230800" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230800" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The proposition of the spin bowlers bowling in the powerplays is not a new one. In fact, it is seen as a bright prospect in the shortest format of the game. However, the implementation of the same is not always seen at the highest level. Team India dared to do so, and on a regular basis, in this particular series.</p>
<p>Washington Sundar found immense success with the new ball and that worked wonders for him. Also, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yuzvendra-chahal-shares-hilarious-reply-kl-rahul-live-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a> got his opportunity to bowl in the powerplays in the finals and proved to be very effective. He returned with a triple strike in the finals to put the Indian team in the commanding position early on in the game.</p>
<h4>3. Washington Sundar’s heroics</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230799" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230799" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Washington-Sundar.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-230799" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230799" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another big positive for team India in the series was the performance of Washington Sundar. The 18-year old spinner was handed the new ball in every fixture. He delivered in each and every game. His lines with the new ball were immaculate. One might wonder that he just came up with faster ones with the new ball to ensure no easy runs leaked out. However, the truth was there to be seen.</p>
<p>Sundar showed great variations with his deliveries. The dismissal of Liton Das in a league game where Sundar foxed him with a loopy spinning delivery is a testimonial of the same. Sundar finished with 8 wickets in the series – the most by any bowler. He was awarded the Player of the Series for his heroics. For the stats, Sundar became only the third teenager, after Rashid Khan and Shadab Khan, to win a Player of the Series award in the T20Is.</p>
<h4>4. Another finisher in the making</h4>
<figure id="attachment_232063" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-232063" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-232063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-232063" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Many people had been advocating for Dinesh Karthik’s promotion in the Indian batting order. It was hard to comprehend why Karthik was not given enough opportunities. Even in South Africa, he saw the likes of Pandyas and Pandeys being promoted ahead of him. In the only outing he got with the bat there, he had clubbed two boundaries in no time. Not many might remember that.</p>
<p>However, his heroics in the finals of the Nidahas Trophy is something that everyone would remember for quite a long time. Dinesh Karthik, in the limited opportunities that he has got, has proven to be a very effective player for the side. His batting has come as a very big positive for the Indian team.</p>
<p>It will not be surprising to see DK becoming a regular face in the side if <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-indian-skipper-ms-dhoni-is-irreplaceable-reckons-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> hangs up his boots in 2019. He is still 32 and has a lot of cricket left in him. Moreover, DK has certainly shown that he is more than capable of finishing games for the team.</p>
<h4>5. A backup all-rounder</h4>
<figure id="attachment_231659" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231659" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-231659" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="India vs Bangladesh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231659" class="wp-caption-text">India vs Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another positive for team India in the series is Vijay Shankar. It was not long ago when it looked improbable to look beyond <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-responds-karthik-rahuls-not-missing-comment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> for a genuine all-rounder in the side. Now, in Vijay Shankar, the team has found a very able all-rounder. Yes, Vijay had a terrible time on the night of the finals and the fans would find it tough to digest that he is actually a way better batsman than they saw in the finals.</p>
<p>He is capable of hitting lusty blows and has shown that in the domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. In fact, he has also led his side in the domestic circuit. Barring his outing in the finals, where he played a sluggish knock and went for 48 runs, Vijay Shankar had a decent tournament. He bowled very well in the league games and looked like a promising prospect.</p>
<h4>6. A healthy bench strength</h4>
<figure id="attachment_229088" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-229088" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-229088" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="Team India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229088" class="wp-caption-text">Team India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The biggest positive for the Indian team in the series was their team combination. There were no Dhonis and Kohlis in the side. Also, there were no Bumrahs and Bhuvis in the bowling lineup. Despite these notable absentees, the Indian team went on to win the series.</p>
<p>This in itself shows the class of the Indian bench strength. The Indian team management will be very pleased to see such temperament oozing from the players who are raring to grab their opportunities as and when they arrive.</p>
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<p>The Nidahas Trophy 2018 came to a fitting end with the tournament favorites, team India, winning the title in an absolute thriller. The series, that was played to mark the independence celebration of Sri Lanka, saw the hosts crash out before the finals. Yet, the joy on the faces of the Sri Lankan fans after the Indian win spoke volumes about the nature of the game.</p>
<p>The Indian team showed great spirit by performing the lap of honor with the Sri Lankan flag and the lovely gesture was widely appreciated. Earlier in the finals, it was a <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-monstrous-blow-by-dinesh-karthik-that-transcended-everyone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>last ball six from Dinesh Karthik that sealed the ultimate glory</strong></a> for the Men in Blue. It was a cliffhanger in Colombo that was on display in the finals. Certainly, the end could not have been better considering the fact that the tournament was being tagged as a boring one.</p>
<p>Many critics even questioned the tournament&#8217;s place in the busy calendar of the Indian team. Furthermore, the prospect of India playing against their neighbors for the third time in a span of six months did not go down well with many. However, now the smiles are back on each and every Indian cricket fan. But when analysed on a microscopic scale, what did team India gain out of this series? Here is an analysis of the positives that the Men in Blue would surely take from this short tri-series.</p>
<h3>Here are the Positives for India from the Nidahas Trophy 2018:</h3>
<h4>1. Rohit Sharma hits his good patch again</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230806" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230806" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230806" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-4.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230806" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>When the series commenced, the stand-in Indian captain Rohit Sharma, was under tremendous pressure. Rohit had failed in the three T20Is in South Africa. Also, his run in the Tests and ODIs against the South Africans, save a century in Port Elizabeth, was far from being impressive. He certainly needed to up his game and get back to form. The first three games proved to be failures for him.</p>
<p>However, he did manage to strike form at the right time in the series. Rohit played a handsome knock of 89 runs in the final league game of the team. And in the finals, it was Rohit&#8217;s guiding 56 that kept India alive in the run chase.</p>
<p>Furthermore, another positive that the Indian team can take from Rohit&#8217;s performances is his leadership skill. Rohit has already proven his leadership talent with three IPL title wins for the Mumbai Indians. And now, he has shown that he can replicate it at the highest level. The Indian camp now have a very able back up skipper in the ranks.</p>
<h4>2. Spinners striking in Powerplays</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230800" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230800" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230800" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-cricketer-Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230800" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The proposition of the spin bowlers bowling in the powerplays is not a new one. In fact, it is seen as a bright prospect in the shortest format of the game. However, the implementation of the same is not always seen at the highest level. Team India dared to do so, and on a regular basis, in this particular series.</p>
<p>Washington Sundar found immense success with the new ball and that worked wonders for him. Also, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yuzvendra-chahal-shares-hilarious-reply-kl-rahul-live-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a> got his opportunity to bowl in the powerplays in the finals and proved to be very effective. He returned with a triple strike in the finals to put the Indian team in the commanding position early on in the game.</p>
<h4>3. Washington Sundar&#8217;s heroics</h4>
<figure id="attachment_230799" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-230799" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Washington-Sundar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-230799" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-230799" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another big positive for team India in the series was the performance of Washington Sundar. The 18-year old spinner was handed the new ball in every fixture. He delivered in each and every game. His lines with the new ball were immaculate. One might wonder that he just came up with faster ones with the new ball to ensure no easy runs leaked out. However, the truth was there to be seen.</p>
<p>Sundar showed great variations with his deliveries. The dismissal of Liton Das in a league game where Sundar foxed him with a loopy spinning delivery is a testimonial of the same. Sundar finished with 8 wickets in the series &#8211; the most by any bowler. He was awarded the Player of the Series for his heroics. For the stats, Sundar became only the third teenager, after Rashid Khan and Shadab Khan, to win a Player of the Series award in the T20Is.</p>
<h4>4. Another finisher in the making</h4>
<figure id="attachment_232063" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-232063" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-232063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-plays-a-shot.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-232063" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Many people had been advocating for Dinesh Karthik&#8217;s promotion in the Indian batting order. It was hard to comprehend why Karthik was not given enough opportunities. Even in South Africa, he saw the likes of Pandyas and Pandeys being promoted ahead of him. In the only outing he got with the bat there, he had clubbed two boundaries in no time. Not many might remember that.</p>
<p>However, his heroics in the finals of the Nidahas Trophy is something that everyone would remember for quite a long time. Dinesh Karthik, in the limited opportunities that he has got, has proven to be a very effective player for the side. His batting has come as a very big positive for the Indian team.</p>
<p>It will not be surprising to see DK becoming a regular face in the side if <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-indian-skipper-ms-dhoni-is-irreplaceable-reckons-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> hangs up his boots in 2019. He is still 32 and has a lot of cricket left in him. Moreover, DK has certainly shown that he is more than capable of finishing games for the team.</p>
<h4>5. A backup all-rounder</h4>
<figure id="attachment_231659" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231659" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231659" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-vs-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="India vs Bangladesh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231659" class="wp-caption-text">India vs Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another positive for team India in the series is Vijay Shankar. It was not long ago when it looked improbable to look beyond <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-responds-karthik-rahuls-not-missing-comment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> for a genuine all-rounder in the side. Now, in Vijay Shankar, the team has found a very able all-rounder. Yes, Vijay had a terrible time on the night of the finals and the fans would find it tough to digest that he is actually a way better batsman than they saw in the finals.</p>
<p>He is capable of hitting lusty blows and has shown that in the domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. In fact, he has also led his side in the domestic circuit. Barring his outing in the finals, where he played a sluggish knock and went for 48 runs, Vijay Shankar had a decent tournament. He bowled very well in the league games and looked like a promising prospect.</p>
<h4>6. A healthy bench strength</h4>
<figure id="attachment_229088" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-229088" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/India-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229088" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="Team India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229088" class="wp-caption-text">Team India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The biggest positive for the Indian team in the series was their team combination. There were no Dhonis and Kohlis in the side. Also, there were no Bumrahs and Bhuvis in the bowling lineup. Despite these notable absentees, the Indian team went on to win the series.</p>
<p>This in itself shows the class of the Indian bench strength. The Indian team management will be very pleased to see such temperament oozing from the players who are raring to grab their opportunities as and when they arrive.</p>
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India beat Bangladesh in the finals of the Nidahas Trophy 2018.

Nidahas Trophy 2018: Positives for India from the series

The Nidahas Trophy 2018 came to a fitting end with the tournament favorites, team India, winning the title in an absolute thriller. The series, that was