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On Dinesh Karthik's "Never-Give-Up Attitude", Wife Dipika Pallikal Says "I Would Have Given Up"

Dinesh Karthik's wife Dipika Pallikal threw light on his journey after the player called time on his IPL career. Already out of the radar of the national selectors, the wicketkeeper-batter bid adieu during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Eliminator match in IPL 2024 against Rajasthan Royals on May 22. The match turned out to be Karthik's last in IPL as RCB's campaign in the tournament ended with a four-wicket loss. While speaking about Karthik's journey, Dipika said that she would have quit, had she been in his place.

"Was Really Struggling For Confidence...": Virat Kohli On How Dinesh Karthik Helped Him During Lean Phase In IPL 2024

Premier India batter Virat Kohli has paid tribute to Dinesh Karthik after his retirement at the end of RCB's IPL campaign, describing the veteran wicketkeeper-batter as a wise and honest person who lifted his spirits during a phase of struggle in the league's 2022 season. The 38-year-old, who joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru from Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 for his second stint after 2015, played his last IPL match on Wednesday when RCB were eliminated by Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs.

"Bigger Than" Virat Kohli In RCB: Dinesh Karthik's Big Reveal In 'Last Interview' As IPL Player

A very important player's career came to an end with Royal Challengers Bengaluru's exit from the IPL 2024 - Dinesh Karthik. When he emerged in the Indian cricket scene, Karthik was seen as a very talented wicketkeeper-batter. However, with the rise of MS Dhoni, Karthik went into the shadows. But then, his persistence pad and he made a comeback into the Indian team during the latter stages of his career. In the IPL, he featured for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

One Day After Dinesh Karthik's Swansong, Another Top India Star Talks About Retirement

Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned India opener, has admitted that he has entered a phase of transition and will soon stand on the threshold of a new chapter in his life. Scoring a century in his Test debut and raising his bat high in the air to celebrate his ton in his hundredth ODI game, Dhawan has tasted success throughout his illustrious career. But the journey of an athlete is not everlasting; it eventually comes to an end. The 38-year-old has been away from the international circuit for a while now, as he last donned the Blue Jersey in an international match in December 2022. While he continues to drift away from the international stage, he has still been a regular face in the Indian Premier League. But after Punjab Kings crashed out of this season, a section of social media users have been speculating about the future of the seasoned batter.

ICC Announces Star-Studded Commentary Panel For men's T20 World Cup

The ICC on Friday announced some of the biggest names in cricket and broadcasting, including former India coach Ravi Shastri and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, as part of a robust commentary panel for next month's T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 2 till 29. Dinesh Karthik, who retired from all forms of cricket after his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign, has also been named in the commentary panel list.

Dinesh Karthik's Wife Deepika Breaks Down, Virat Kohli Pays Tribute In Emotional RCB Video

One of the finest servants of Indian cricket, Dinesh Karthik said goodbye to the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were knocked out from the competition on Wednesday. RCB's defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator was Karthik's final game in the T20 league, with the veteran wicket-keeper batter deciding to move on. RCB players also gave Karthik a guard of honour after the team's elimination from the tournament, before sharing a beautiful video in which Karthik's wife Deepika Pallikal was also interviewed.

RCB Had Special Season Turning It Around With Six Wins In Six: Skipper Faf Du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a special IPL season, signified by their stunning turnaround of six wins in six games to reach the playoffs, feels Faf du Plessis. The RCB skipper also lauded the RCB 12th-man army for standing by their team through the ups and downs, with their chants boosting the side wherever they played. "The last six games have been really special given the way we turned it around. When you do something that special, your hopes are to do something even more special," skipper du Plessis said in the RCB dressing room in Ahmedabad after his team's campaign ended in the Eliminator.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell Shattered As Painful RCB Dressing Room Scenes Emerge

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stars Virat Kohli, skipper Faf Du Plessis and wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik reflected on ups-and-downs, but an inspirational and memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) season following their loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminator on Wednesday. RCB's dream run following a horrid first half and a winning streak of six games finally came to an end after a four-wicket loss to RR in the eliminator at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

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On Dinesh Karthik's "Never-Give-Up Attitude", Wife Dipika Pallikal Says "I Would Have Given Up"

"Was Really Struggling For Confidence...": Virat Kohli On How Dinesh Karthik Helped Him During Lean Phase In IPL 2024

"Bigger Than" Virat Kohli In RCB: Dinesh Karthik's Big Reveal In 'Last Interview' As IPL Player

One Day After Dinesh Karthik's Swansong, Another Top India Star Talks About Retirement

ICC Announces Star-Studded Commentary Panel For men's T20 World Cup

Dinesh Karthik's Wife Deepika Breaks Down, Virat Kohli Pays Tribute In Emotional RCB Video

RCB Had Special Season Turning It Around With Six Wins In Six: Skipper Faf Du Plessis

Watch: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell Shattered As Painful RCB Dressing Room Scenes Emerge