Dinesh Karthik: from commentator to India's best finisher in T20 cricket
Dinesh Karthik's India career seemed as good as over last year.
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Watch: Virat Kohli Waves To Wife Anushka Sharma After Stunning One-Handed Catch To Dismiss Rishabh Pant
Although he might be going through a bad patch of batting form. Virat Kohli showed fans that he can still contribute to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in other ways in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Saturday. Kohli was dismissed after only registering 12 runs off 14 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but pulled off a fantastic one-handed catch to send opposition captain Rishabh Pant back to the pavilion. On the 17th over of the chase, Pant received a wide full toss from Mohammed Siraj and tried to send it over extra cover. But the DC captain toe-ended his shot towards Kohli at extra cover, who instinctively hopped and completed a one-handed stunner. After completing the catch, Kohli's celebration included waving to wife Anushka Sharma in the stands.
Bollywood star Anushka Sharma cheers on Virat Kohli and Bangalore to IPL win - in pictures
Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their excellent form in IPL 2022 by defeating Delhi Capitals by 16 runs on Saturday.
Cricket-India return on mind, Karthik continues to sizzle for Bangalore
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Dinesh Karthik will turn 37 in June but he still harbours hopes of fulfilling his "bigger goal" of playing for India again, the wicketkeeper said after setting up an Indian Premier League win for the Royal Challengers Bangalore with a blistering knock.
"When FIZZ Goes FLAT In A Spit": Ravi Shastri Praises Dinesh Karthik For "T20 Special"
Aiming for a comeback into the Indian cricket team, Dinesh Karthik has been in blistering form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. The veteran was released by KKR after last season and was roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 5.50 crore during the mega auction this year. Since then, he has gone on to become a pivotal figure for the franchise and has remained unbeaten on five out of six occasions, also smacking match-winning knocks. In his side's latest outing against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, Karthik slammed an unbeaten knock of 66 runs off 34 balls to help RCB win the game by 16 runs. During his innings, he also clattered five fours and five sixes. He received plenty of praise from fans and experts after the game and was on the receiving end of some special words from former India head coach Ravi Shastri.
India return on mind, Karthik continues to sizzle for Bangalore
MUMBAI : Dinesh Karthik will turn 37 in June but he still harbours hopes of fulfilling his "bigger goal" of playing for India again, the wicketkeeper said after setting up an Indian Premier League win for the Royal Challengers Bangalore with a blistering knock.
Watch: Virat Kohli Gets Run Out For Second Time In IPL 2022, Stunned By Lalit Yadav
Virat Kohli's poor batting form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season continued as he was once again dismissed cheaply in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) recent win against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 33-year-old was run out by Lalit Yadav for 12 runs off 14 balls on the seventh over of RCB's innings. Receiving a length delivery from Shardul Thakur, Kohli directed it towards point and went for a single but Glenn Maxwell (non-striker) sent him back. The former RCB captain was caught short by Yadav, who collected the ball to complete a successful direct hit at the same time towards the striker's end, which was further confirmed by the third umpire.
IPL 2022, DC vs RCB Highlights: Dinesh Karthik, Glenn Maxwell And Josh Hazlewood Star As RCB Down Delhi Capitals
IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by xx runs in Match 27 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a target of 190, DC were restricted to 173 for seven in 20 overs. Josh Hazlewood took three for 28 while Mohammed Siraj also returned figures of two for 31. Earlier, Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell hit inspiring fifties as RCB recovered from a top-order collapse to post 189 for five. Karthik top-scored with an unbeaten 66 after Maxwell smashed a 34-ball 55. For DC, Shardul Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel took one wicket each. Initially, DC won the toss and elected to bowl. (SCORECARD)