Dinesh Karthik, who retired from all forms of cricket in June, has rejoined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as batting coach and mentor for the upcoming IPL season. Karthik, a veteran of 257 IPL matches, will bring his experience and expertise to the RCB squad.
On June 1, 2024, multiple significant events unfolded in India, ranging from politics and crime to meteorology and sports. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed optimism, predicting a resounding victory for the INDIA bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, aiming for 295+ seats. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea on medical grounds. Furthermore, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts of Kerala. Additionally, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s sinister plot to target actor Salman Khan using the same gun employed in the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala came to light. Lastly, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all formats of the game.
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has announced his 15-man Indian squad for the T20 World Cup, with some surprising inclusions and omissions. Rayudu has opted for veteran Dinesh Karthik as his sole wicketkeeper, leaving out both Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. He has also dropped struggling Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. Rayudu’s squad includes in-form all-rounder Shivam Dube and finisher Rinku Singh, as well as the reunited spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
Today, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 51st birthday. As Tendulkar celebrates, his former teammate and current RCB star, Dinesh Karthik, shared a significant memory of playing alongside the legendary cricketer. Karthik recalled a moment in 2009 when he unintentionally denied Tendulkar his 46th ODI century.
