India vs South Africa | I am feeling very secure in this set-up, says Dinesh Karthik

Karthik scored a 27-ball-55 to help India level five match T20I series against South Africa with one match to go

A total of 155 international games across formats in 18 years since his debut doesn't do justice to Dinesh Karthik's immense potential but it has perhaps got to do with the insecurities that crop up with sporadic chances over the years.

Having played a big role in India's series levelling 82-run win against South Africa, Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.

"Just feels good,' he said about the innings. "I am feeling very secure in this set-up. In the last game, things didn't go according to plan, but I went and expressed myself today," Karthik said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

He gave a lot of credit to coach Rahul Dravid.

"Credit to Rahul Dravid; there is a certain sense of calmness. The dressing room is a calm place right now. It is important to learn to embrace pressure. It feels secure and fuzzy. That clarity and the environment environment helped."

Having played India's inaugural T20 game in 2006, coincidentally against the Proteas and also a 'Player of the match' award back then, Karthik is now more clear about his role in the team.

"I think DK is thinking a little better. He is able to assess situations better and that comes with practice." he said.