Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik as their batting coach and mentor. Dinesh Karthik has announced his retirement after IPL 2024.
“Welcome our keeper in every sense, Dinesh Karthik, back into RCB in an all new avatar. DK will be the Batting Coach and Mentor of RCB Men’s team!” RCB made an official announcement on their social media.
“You can take the man out of cricket but not cricket out of the man! Shower him with all the love, 12th Man Army!” the Bengaluru-based franchise added.
Speaking on his appointment as Batting Coach Dinesh Karthik said, “Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I’m truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as a player can contribute to the development of the group and bring added value.”
“I believe that cricket success hinges not only on technical proficiency but also on match intelligence and composure. I am eager to coach and mentor our batting group, helping them to not only refine their method but also to develop the keen match awareness needed to excel under pressure. It’s also great that I can continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to move from strength to strength,” he added.
Karthik has played for five franchises in his IPL career including Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab and RCB. During the 257 matches played in IPL, Karthik scored 4,842 runs at an average of 26.32.
