In April 2006, Karthik's career was revived when he was recalled to the ODI team by selectors to give Dhoni a rest and was reinstated as the reserve wicketkeeper for the tour to the West Indies.
In April 2006, Karthik's career was revived when he was recalled to the ODI team by selectors to give Dhoni a rest in the final ODI against England in Indore. He was then reinstated as the reserve wicketkeeper for the tour to the West Indies.