Dinesh Karthik, Who Debuted Before Dhoni, Said Goodbye To IPL After 16 Years!
IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik, Who Debuted Before Dhoni, Said Goodbye To IPL After 16 Years! RCB’s journey in IPL 2024 came to a disappointing end after their loss to RR in the Eliminator. But that’s not all! RCB’s star wicket-keeper batsman, Dinesh Karthik, dropped a bombshell after the match – he’s retiring from the IPL!
A Glorious 16-Year Career
Karthik started his IPL journey back in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils. Over 16 incredible years, he donned the jerseys of a whopping 6 teams:
- Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
- Gujarat Lions
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
- Mumbai Indians
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Records Galore For DK
Karthik didn’t just play, he dominated. Here are some of his mind-blowing records:
- The second player to play over 250 IPL matches (only behind MS Dhoni)
- First wicket-keeper to score over 4,000 runs
- Part of the elite club of wicket-keepers with 100+ dismissals
- 10th highest run-scorer in IPL history
- 22 explosive IPL fifties
- One of the best finishers in IPL history, known for his late-overs batting magic
More Than Just Records
Karthik’s contribution goes beyond stats. He played a key role in KKR’s IPL win in 2018, was RCB’s leading run-scorer in 2022, and even represented India in T20Is.
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The End of an Era
Karthik’s retirement marks the end of an era. He was a phenomenal finisher, a skilled wicket-keeper, and a true inspiration. We salute him for his incredible IPL career!
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