Dinesh Karthik is the batting coach of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Bengaluru: Had India not won the Champions Trophy in Dubai, it is quite conceivable that Rohit Sharma’s place at the helm of the Indian cricket team would have come under scrutiny. He was on a perilously slippery slope, having fared poorly…
Dinesh Karthik (RCB Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) with revolutionising Indian cricket to the point where the country can now field two to three national teams of the same quality simultaneously. Speaking at the Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Friday, Karthik praised the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability…
NEW DELHI: Dubai is set for a thrilling showdown as India take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India enter the contest as firm favourites, having won all four of their matches in the tournament, including a 44-run victory over the Black Caps in the…
Dinesh Karthik (Image credit: SA20) NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik came in as Jos Buttler’s replacement in the Paarl Royals squad ahead of the third season of the SA20 – South Africa’s premier T20 competition. On January 11, he made his debut against two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a milestone moment. ‘DK’, as he…
Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had surpassed MS Dhoni in an elite Twenty20 cricket list during his recent stint in SA20, South Africa’s premier franchise-based T20 tournament. The first Indian cricketer to feature in the budding league, Karthik scored 144 runs in 11 matches for Paarl Royals, overtaking…
NEW DELHI: Tennis-ball cricket has long been a breeding ground for aspiring cricketers, providing a solid foundation for developing their skills from a young age. Dinesh Lad, Rohit Sharma‘s childhood coach and a former cricketer himself, emphasizes the importance of this format in a cricketer’s formative years.According to Lad, tennis-ball cricket is a challenging sport…
Robin Uthappa (Photo: @SA20_League on X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and current SA20 broadcaster Robin Uthappa has lavished praise on the SA20 league, describing it as a game-changer for cricket in South Africa. Reflecting on his experiences with the league, Uthappa shared insights into the tournament’s growing reputation, its role in nurturing talent, and…
Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years with a one-handed stunner for the Paarl Royals during their clash against MI Cape Town in the SA20 on Wednesday, January 15. Karthik took a brilliant catch to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai off the bowling of Dayyaan Galiem in the 5th over of the match to end a threatening opening…
Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket fans and commentators in awe during the SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Known for his sharp reflexes and safe hands, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he is considered one of the finest glovesmen…