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TN coach Kulkarni had strongly criticised Sai Kishore's decision to bat first after winning the toss against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semifinal.
Karthik said that the umpires have given Ashwin that favour.
It was reported that veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan is likely to captain India in the quadrennial extravaganza.
Harshal had a golden chance to tie the game and take the match into a 'Super Over'.
The Indian captain added he is fit to lead the side against Jos Buttler's England.
While the exact nature of his injury wasn't known it seemed like back spasms which can happen at times due to the extreme cold that one encountered in Perth.
Indian have been alternating between Karthik and Pant in their playing XI.
The veteran wicketkeeper-batter was included in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia.
With the Asia Cup starting from August 27 in the UAE, the tournament presents a chance for India to sort out their playing eleven ahead of T20 World Cup in Australia.
Karthik said he was enjoying the finisher's role but it is a task where a cricketer will never be consistent, given the nature of the job.