Dinesh Karthik Named RCB Batting Coach and Mentor

The wicketkeeper-batter takes on a new role after retiring from all forms of representative cricket.

Dinesh Karthik retired from all forms of cricket at the end of IPL 2024, concluding a remarkable career.

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RCB appoints Dinesh Karthik as the batting coach and mentor for their men's team, starting a new chapter in his career.

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Karthik ended the season with 326 runs in 13 innings, boasting a strike rate of 187.35.

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Over his IPL career, Karthik played 257 matches, scoring 4842 runs, including 22 fifties.

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"Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about."

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Karthik's vast experience as a player is expected to significantly benefit RCB's batting lineup.

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"DK is an excellent addition to our coaching group," says Mo Bobat, RCB's Director of Cricket.

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Dinesh Karthik continues his journey with RCB, transitioning into a crucial coaching role.

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The wicketkeeper-batter takes on a new role after retiring from all forms of representative cricket.

The wicketkeeper-batter takes on a new role after retiring from all forms of representative cricket.

Dinesh Karthik retired from all forms of cricket at the end of IPL 2024, concluding a remarkable career.

Dinesh Karthik retired from all forms of cricket at the end of IPL 2024, concluding a remarkable career.

RCB appoints Dinesh Karthik as the batting coach and mentor for their men's team, starting a new chapter in his career.

RCB appoints Dinesh Karthik as the batting coach and mentor for their men's team, starting a new chapter in his career.

Karthik ended the season with 326 runs in 13 innings, boasting a strike rate of 187.35.

Karthik ended the season with 326 runs in 13 innings, boasting a strike rate of 187.35.

Over his IPL career, Karthik played 257 matches, scoring 4842 runs, including 22 fifties.

Over his IPL career, Karthik played 257 matches, scoring 4842 runs, including 22 fifties.

"Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about."

"Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about."

Karthik's vast experience as a player is expected to significantly benefit RCB's batting lineup.

Karthik's vast experience as a player is expected to significantly benefit RCB's batting lineup.

"DK is an excellent addition to our coaching group," says Mo Bobat, RCB's Director of Cricket.

"DK is an excellent addition to our coaching group," says Mo Bobat, RCB's Director of Cricket.

Dinesh Karthik continues his journey with RCB, transitioning into a crucial coaching role.

Dinesh Karthik continues his journey with RCB, transitioning into a crucial coaching role.

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