4 years, 11 months ago

Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing in empty stadiums

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players “have grown up” turning out in domestic matches with few watching them. “For a lot of us, we have grown up playing domestic cricket without crowds. So it should not be too new to us,” Karthik said during an Instachat with former England medium-pacer turned commentator Isa Guha on Thursday. We have never played IPL without fans but we have grown up playing domestic cricket where nobody is watching us.” The pandemic has led to either cancellation or postponement of all sporting events across the world, including the Tokyo Olympics, the biggest of them all.

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma hilariously jokingly shooed away former teammate Dinesh Karthik after the India captain lost his 10th consecutive coin toss just before their final group game against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. In a hilarious video that went viral, Rohit Sharma was caught shooing away Dinesh Karthik using hand gestures while New Zealand's …

3 months ago

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah receive '100 percent' offer to play in SA20 by Allan Donald: 'Oh my gosh. Can you imagine?'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are two of the most popular faces when one speaks about world cricket. Hence, it is no surprise that former South Africa pacer Allan Donald wants to see these two Indian stars playing in the SA20. Allan Donald expresses his desire to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in SA20 The third edition of …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik looks forward to unique experience in SA20

Hindustan Times

Johannesburg, : Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian cricketer to join the SA20 league, is eager to embark on this new chapter with the Paarl Royals. Dinesh Karthik looks forward to unique experience in SA20 "So I've watched both the editions very closely because a lot of the players that I've played with in IPL teams have played in that tournament. …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik makes retirement U-turn two months after making announcement, off to South Africa to create history

Hindustan Times

Just over two months after retiring from all forms of cricket, former India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik is on his way to South Africa to create history. Karthik has signed a contract with Paarl Royals and becomes the first Indian cricketer to participate in the South African T20 league. Karthik's announcement comes just a day after he was confirmed as …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket — WATCH

ABP News

It is a very sad day for all the Indian Cricket Team fans and cricketing fans all over the world, as Indian legendary wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik has officially announced his tetirement form all forms of cricket on Saturday, May 1. Here's What Dinesh Karthik Said In His Retirement Post “I’ve been overwhelmed by the affection, support and love I …

10 months ago

Dinesh Karthik: Man of comebacks and Dhoni's understudy calls time on IPL and international career

The Hindu

Dinesh Karthik's international career was a classic case of what could have been after the arrival of Mahendra Singh Dhoni but on Wednesday, when he said goodbye to the game at the end of his team's IPL campaign, it was from a stage he made his own over the past 17 years. Ahead of the T20 World Cup squad announcement, …

10 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik drops 'last match' hint over potential IPL retirement after win over CSK: 'I called 26 family members...'

Hindustan Times

Veteran Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has hinted at retirement after the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. Karthik revealed that he called 26 members of his family for the CSK game as he thought it could be his last game in IPL. Karthik feels that RCB's remarkable turnaround in winning six games on the trot and barging …

11 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik has unrealistic T20 World Cup expectations and he has to learn to let it go

Hindustan Times

Dinesh Karthik is indeed an intriguing case in Indian cricket. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Dinesh Karthik greets spectators as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match Karthik, on the other hand, could not get it going. On multiple occasions, he and Parthiv Patel made the squad when Dhoni was not available …

11 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik fires T20 World Cup challenge to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson after Rohit Sharma's green signal

Hindustan Times

With just about a week left before BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announces the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has thrown his name in the race to make the national team, yet again, for the ICC event. Karthik's comment came days after India captain Rohit Sharma subtly mentioned that the senior cricketer is in …

11 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik as much in the mix for T20 World Cup as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but only if...

Hindustan Times

A day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 28-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants at the start of this month, Dinesh Karthik had pre-committed to three commercial engagements – two shoots and a bat-signing session. A call-up to the T20 World Cup squad might have been the culmination of a journey for many, but Karthik wasn’t done yet. Karthik wasn’t even on …

1 year ago

Dinesh Karthik pleased to get some runs despite challenging build up

Hindustan Times

Chennai, Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is pleased about getting some runs in the IPL opener despite getting limited game and preparation time going into the tournament due to his commentary commitments. "It's been extremely challenging, doing a bit of commentary and to keep practising cricket between Test matches and in between the time that I get, it's been a lot …

2 years ago

MS Dhoni said he really enjoys my commentary, says Dinesh Karthik

Firstpost

Currently commentating on the India-Australia Test series, the 37-year-old Dinesh Karthik will be next seen in action in the upcoming IPL Bengaluru: Dinesh Karthik behind the mic is something that World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni “really enjoys”, the Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter said, terming it “my biggest accolade”. “So, you know, I always tried to make sense …

2 years, 1 month ago

Dinesh Karthik trolls Australian media for Ashwin obsession: Playing more mind games with Australian team

India Today

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik took a jibe at the Australian media on social media for their obsession with star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Seems to play more mind games with the Australian team than the other way around #INDvsAUS #BGT2023," Dinesh Karthik replied, taking a dig at the Australian media. The debate over the "doctored Nagpur pitch" is over, and …

2 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?

India TV News

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma and his blue brigade are currently in a rough spot. Image Source : INDIA TVKL Rahul in T20 World Cup so far Dravid reacted to KL Rahul's poor form and said: It was disappointing to lose at Parth, we had started the World Cup well. Image Source : INDIA TVDinesh Karthik in T20 World …

2 years, 6 months ago

Rohit Sharma wants Dinesh Karthik to get more time ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu

India skipper Rohit Sharma wants to give wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik more time in the middle before the team heads Down Under for the T20 World Cup next month. When we went to the Asia Cup both of these guys were in the fray to play all games,” Rohit said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the three-match …

2 years, 6 months ago

'Sometimes, Dinesh becomes a bit too relaxed. But what Rohit did was...': Ex-India teammate reacts to 1st T20I incident

Hindustan Times

Team India faced a disappointing four-wicket loss to Australia in the first T20I of the series against Australia in Mohali on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthik India did inflict some damage to the Australia run-chase in the middle-overs when Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav combined to take four wickets between overs 10-14, removing a dangerous-looking Green, as well as …

2 years, 6 months ago

Dinesh Karthik's Emotional Post After Being Picked In India's T20 World Cup Squad Goes Viral

ABP News

New Delhi: Team India's veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik's cricket career saw an incredible turnaround after Indian Premier League 2022. Karthik's career and form went downhill in 2019 but he managed to pull off one of the most difficult comebacks in international cricket after he was named in BCCI's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. 37-year-old Dinesh …

2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Playing Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is right decision, says Harbhajan Singh

India Today

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh backed India's decision to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, saying the senior national team should make the best use of the veteran wicketkeeper's batting form. In a move that helped raise a few eyebrows, India opted to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh …

2 years, 7 months ago

The change within: How Karthik got back to his best

Hindustan Times

Dinesh Karthik is 37 and at this age, most cricketers know they don’t have much time left in the game. Now, he has set his sights on winning a berth in India’s team for the T20 World Cup in October-November and having a good Asia Cup T20 tournament starting this weekend is the final selection test. “It’s basically, not only …

2 years, 8 months ago

'Go tell him, 'you're batting awfully. You will get out early', and he will hug you': Ex-coach Shanker on India star

Hindustan Times

Team India made a strong return in T20Is after the 2022 Indian Premier League, putting out impressive performances in a 2-2 drawn series against South Africa before beating Ireland 2-0 in late June and England 2-1 earlier this month. The veteran India star reaped rewards of his consistent performances in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore, earning an India call-up …

2 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Dravid Explains 'Comeback Man' Dinesh Karthik's Role In Ind vs SA T20I Series

ABP News

New Delhi: Veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is set to make his comeback to the Indian cricket team after three years in the five-match T20I series between India and South Africa. The Royal Challengers Bangalore star batter's ability to hit quick runs in end overs helped him secure a spot in the 18-man Indian squad for South Africa series. Speaking …

2 years, 11 months ago

'I've a bigger goal. Sometimes people don't believe it': Karthik reiterates desire to be 'part of the Indian team'

Hindustan Times

Through the better part of the last summer, Dinesh Karthik remained in England after the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League was temporarily suspended. Dinesh Karthik of Royal Challengers Bangalore In six innings in IPL 2022, Karthik has scored 197 runs in just 94 deliveries at a strike rate of 209.6 with a boundary every three balls. On Saturday …

2 years, 11 months ago

Dinesh Karthik tweets golden reaction after Sachin Tendulkar says 'very few can pick up line and length quicker than DK'

Hindustan Times

Royal Challengers Bangalore have won three out of their first five matches of the IPL 2022 and while everyone has chipped in effectively, one name that stands out is Dinesh Karthik. Dinesh Karthik acknowledged Sachin Tendulkar's ultimate praise for the RCB wicketkeeper batter. While Karthik has earned praises from the likes of Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and more, …

3 years, 6 months ago

KKR vs RCB: Dinesh Karthik back as wicketkeeper after commentary stint

India TV News

KKR vs RCB: Dinesh Karthik back as wicketkeeper after commentary stint Karthik was named as one of the commentators, for the first time in his career, for the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand. Kolkata Knight Riders player Dinesh Karthik on Monday resumed his duties as a cricketer, donning the KKR jersey once again, after a …

3 years, 8 months ago

Rohit Sharma's reminder to Dinesh Karthik: 'You still have some cricket left!'

India TV News

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik is currently making headlines with his impressive commentary stints in the United Kingdom. Karthik was the part of the coverage of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, and was also in the commentary box during the England-Sri Lanka limited-overs series. Rohit Sharma, who is the vice-captain of Indian limited-overs team and has …

3 years, 8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik: Commentary is post-retirement option in India, want to break stereotype

The Hindu

Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception. Karthik became an instant hit in the commentary box when he made his debut during the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand last month. On the stereotype that commentary is a thing for the …

3 years, 8 months ago

Commentary seen as post-retirement option in India, want to break that stereotype: Dinesh Karthik

India TV News

Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception. With his sharp yet simple analysis, Karthik became an instant hit in the commentary box when he made his debut in the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand last month. After the IPL had …

3 years, 8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik apologises for his 'neighbour's wife' commentary during Sri Lanka vs England ODI

Op India

Cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik apologised for a comment made by him on July 02 during the ongoing One Day International between Sri Lanka and England. “Dinesh Karthik clearly not keen to have his Sky contract renewed …,” Tweeted a user. Dinesh Karthik clearly not keen to have his Sky contract renewed … pic.twitter.com/SYbEKH0Sae — Jason Mellor July 1, 2021 Taking a …

3 years, 8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik Slammed for Sexist Remark During England-Sri Lanka ODI

News 18

Former India stumper Dinesh Karthik made an impact during his debut as a commentator in the recently-concluded World Test Championship final where his on-air comments made viewers of the one-off Test between India and New Zealand an instant fan. Dinesh Karthik clearly not keen to have his Sky contract renewed … pic.twitter.com/SYbEKH0Sae— Jason Mellor July 1, 2021 It’s an awkward …

3 years, 9 months ago

'I genuinely believe I should be there': Dinesh Karthik '100%' convinced he should be part of India's T20I squad

Hindustan Times

When you hear Dinesh Karthik and Team India in the same sentence, what's the first picture that comes to your mind? Or is it Dinesh Karthik, the batsman, smashing 29 runs off eight balls to guide his team to the Nidahas Trophy title in 2018 against Bangladesh? In an interview with Sportskeeda, the Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper says he believes …

4 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2020 | Spirit of Cricket is a grey area: KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik on Mankading

India TV News

Mankading has and always will be the most debatable dismissal in cricket. "I think every time a batsman crosses, the bowler should be allowed to create a run out," Karthik told Cricketnext. Because that means every time the batsman does that, and people feel the bowler - by creating a run out is cheating - then every time a batsman …

4 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2020 | Road ahead may be full of obstacles but we promise to give it all: KKR captain Dinesh Karthik

India TV News

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik on Friday said the lack of extensive training will be a factor ahead of the IPL but the two-time champions will give their "all" to make their fans proud in the event beginning in UAE on September 19. KKR will miss the crowd support they get at Eden Gardens but Karthik believes that every …

4 years, 11 months ago

Used to playing in empty stadiums: Dinesh Karthik on playing IPL 2020 behind closed doors

India TV News

With coronavirus halting all sports action across the globe and putting an uncertainty over the future events, organisers and committees are looking to stage tournaments in closed stadiums. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik feels playing in front of empty stands won't be something new to Indian cricketers as they have grown up playing domestic cricket with barely a handful …

5 years, 4 months ago

Dinesh Karthik focused, Mayank Agarwal boost for Karnataka

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu skipper Dinesh Karthik is a happy man after guiding his side to the knockouts yet again in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. The players have been brilliant, from the way we have prepared, the attitude we have shown in pressure situations which is the most satisfying thing because that is something we were focused on right from …

5 years, 7 months ago

K.B. Arun Karthik signs up with Puducherry for 2019-20 Ranji season

The Hindu

Kerala batsman K. B. Arun Karthik has signed up with Puducherry for the 2019-20 domestic season. The 33-year old said he was also approached by his home side Tamil Nadu. An experienced top-order batsman and a handy wicketkeeper, Karthik has played 74 first-class matches and scored 4021 runs. Our coach J. Arun Kumar is excellent as well.” Puducherry, which was …

5 years, 10 months ago

World Cup — Dinesh Karthik: I remain relevant, good or bad but people still talk about me

The Hindu

Fifteen years after making his international debut and being in and out of the Indian team, Dinesh Karthik remains a topic of discussion and therefore, “relevant”, in his own words. READ | Team India preview: Primed for World Cup success However, there were doubts over his World Cup spot as he was dropped from the ODI series against Australia, India’s …

5 years, 10 months ago

World Cup: Meet Dinesh Karthik, a player you can never write off! - Team India profile

The Hindu

For Dinesh Karthik, it was competition that made him mentally tough. “We come from a family where education was given high importance,” says Krishna Kumar, Karthik’s father. While saying that Karthik’s understanding of the game was top-notch, he suggested that we enrol him in Don Bosco School as it was one of the best schools that encouraged cricket,” Kumar explains. …

5 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2019, KXIP vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik says he won't mind if anger gets best out of players

Firstpost

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik is not known to lose his cool for on-field lapses but he doesn’t mind letting it rip occasionally if it can bring the best out of his players. Mohali: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik is not known to lose his cool for on-field lapses but he doesn’t mind letting it rip occasionally if …

5 years, 11 months ago

Dinesh Karthik celebrated World Cup call-up with Rosogollas

India Today

Being the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Dinesh Karthik celebrated his India call-up for the 2019 World Cup by treating himself to Rosogolla, one of the most popular desserts from Bengal. Dinesh Karthik was not picked for India's final international assignment ahead of the World Cup - a five-match ODI series against Australia at home last month. Speaking to Boria …

5 years, 11 months ago

Team India for World Cup 2019: Dinesh Karthik makes the cut after 12 years, Rishabh Pant misses out

The Hindu

When Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik batted India to victory in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide in January, the frame looked way too perfect. On Monday, the selectors named Karthik in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 squad. READ| Team India for World Cup 2019: Karthik, Jadeja, Shankar in squad, Pant misses out This will be Karthik’s …

6 years, 1 month ago

Dinesh Karthik’s ODI career is over: Sanjay Manjrekar

ABP News

The Indian selection committee left some of the cricket fanatics mystified with the announcement of the 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Following Karthik’s sudden snub from ODIs, cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels it is the end of the road for Karthik in ODIs. “His fans will feel sorry because with the opportunity he has got, he has …

6 years, 1 month ago

Dinesh Karthik non-selection adds to India's World Cup squad puzzle

The Hindu

Will Dinesh Karthik be able to board the flight to England for the World Cup? With it being India's last ODI assignment before the the World Cup begins on May 30, the ODI squad was expected to be a mirror image of the team which will participate in the tournament. To add to Karthik’s woes, the selectors also picked K. …

6 years, 10 months ago

Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya named in ICC World XI for West Indies T20I at Lord's

India TV News

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik have been named in the ICC World XI for the high-profile Twenty20 International against the Windies at Lord's on May 31, being organised to raise funds for stadiums in the Caribbean damaged by hurricanes last year. The squad is led by England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan with Shahid Afridi and Shoaib …

7 years ago

Dinesh Karthik's quest to become a 'better player' helped him fashion his latest comeback to the Indian team

Firstpost

Dinesh Karthik has been a victim of the cycle of making comeback to the Indian team via domestic cricket quite a few times in his career. It is something that I always enjoy doing, be it domestic cricket or even club cricket,” Karthik said ahead of the ‘Horn Not Ok Please T20 Cup’ charity match. In the last couple of …

7 years ago

Dinesh Karthik was upset after getting demoted, reveals Rohit Sharma

India TV News

Dinesh Karthik is always ready to deliver whatever the situation may be and his experience and repertoire of strokes make him a suitable candidate to provide the final flourish for India at the death overs, skipper Rohit Sharma said. Wicket-keeper batsman Karthik, who has made sporadic international appearances, produced a last-ball six as India pulled off an incredible chase beating …

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