RCB Appoints Dinesh Karthik as Batting Coach and Mentor
Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a team yet to clinch an IPL trophy in 17 seasons, has appointed cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik as their new batting coach and mentor. The announcement was made on Monday, July 1.
Official Announcement
RCB shared the news on ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “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 the RCB men’s team. You can take the man out of cricket but not cricket out of the man! Shower him with all the love, 12th Man Army.”
Dinesh Karthik’s Statement
Karthik expressed his excitement about this new opportunity: “Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I am 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.”
He emphasized the importance of match intelligence and composure, saying, “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.”
Karthik’s Journey with RCB
Dinesh Karthik had a memorable last season with RCB, playing the role of a finisher. He scored 326 runs at an average of 36.22 with a remarkable strike rate of 187.36. His efforts were celebrated, although RCB’s journey ended with a loss in the Eliminator to Rajasthan Royals.
Career Highlights
IPL Record
Over his IPL career, Karthik played 257 matches across five franchises—Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, and RCB. He accumulated 4,842 runs at an average of 26.32.
International Career
For India, Karthik scored 1,752 runs, including nine half-centuries, in 94 ODI matches. In Test cricket, he scored 1,025 runs in 26 matches, which includes a century against Bangladesh. In T20Is, he amassed 686 runs at an average of 26.38 with a strike rate of over 142.
Future with RCB
Karthik expressed his optimism about continuing his association with RCB, saying, “It is also great that I can continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to move from strength to strength.”
With Karthik’s extensive experience and passion for the game, RCB aims to build a stronger and more competitive squad for the upcoming IPL seasons.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)