Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund revealed that RCB batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik was non-committal when asked if Venkatesh Iyer would be included in RCB's playing XI. "Karthik said Devdutt Padikkal has been in terrific form," he added. "I don't think Venkatesh starts and he should not also. RCB have had great success with the top seven," Mukund remarked.