Champions Trophy: With M S Dhoni around I am not looking to be wicketkeeper,says Dinesh Karthik

8220;I always knew I had a chance because I had a good season. People who are selecting the team have shown faith in me and if is important for me to repay the faith with good performance,8221; said the 27-year-old Chennai-born player who will be the second wicketkeeper in the 15-strong squad after skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Karthik,who last played for India in the tri-series in Sri Lanka in August,2010,is ready to play as a pure batsman in the team.

8220;With Dhoni around I am not looking to be a wicketkeeper batsman. Obviously my chances are more as a pure batsman. And whenever I am given an opportunity I am confident I can do as well as I can,8221; said Karthik who has played 52 ODIs for India since making his debut against England at Lord8217;s in September 2004.