Dinesh Karthik Returns to RCB as Batting Coach and Mentor After a celebrated career in the Indian Premier League, Dinesh Karthik has joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as their batting coach and mentor for the 2025 season. The franchise welcomed him back, highlighting his previous success and leadership within the team. RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, called Karthik “a natural strategist with a brilliant mind for pressure situations.”
Commentary Career Flourishes During India-England Test Series Karthik’s sharp and honest commentary during the India vs England 2025 Test series has drawn widespread praise. He offered candid insights on team combinations, especially criticizing the over-reliance on spinners in India’s Champions Trophy squad. His on-air exchanges with fellow commentators like Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri went viral, with fans lauding his analytical depth and humor.
Dinesh Karthik’s Criticism of Ben Stokes Sparks Debate In a bold statement, Karthik took a dig at England’s Ben Stokes for questioning the relevance of the World Test Championship. Karthik insisted the WTC is “cricket’s answer to the World Cup” and said any undermining of it is disrespectful to the global game. The remark sparked discussions across cricket platforms, with divided opinions.
DK Questions Early Stumps Decision at Oval Test After play was called off early due to bad light at The Oval, DK expressed frustration live on air, stating, “This series deserved a box office finish. Common sense was missing.” His stance was echoed by fans and analysts, who felt the climax of the series was dampened by poor decision-making.
Karthik Rallies Behind Mohammed Siraj In a post-match segment, DK passionately defended pacer Mohammed Siraj’s consistency. Responding to critics, he argued that Siraj’s better performance without Bumrah is proof of his growing independence and leadership in the bowling unit.
Legacy Beyond the Field Dinesh Karthik’s seamless transition from player to pundit to coach is being hailed as a model for retiring athletes. His commentary has added a new voice of reason and cricketing intelligence, while his mentorship role at RCB is expected to shape young talents for years to come.
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