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"He Always Wanted To Score Runs In Bengaluru": Dinesh Karthik On Devdutt Padikkal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's commitment to making a difference for the team. In a video posted by RCB on X, he talked about Padikkal's desire to perform well in front of the Bengaluru crowd, having missed the opportunity to do so during his previous two seasons with RCB. "Dev has changed this season. That's the beauty. He came in saying, DK, I want to make a difference to this team. I have always wanted to do well in the home ground. The two years that he played for RCB, sadly he couldn't play in Bengaluru. So he wanted to come here, play in front of a Bengaluru crowd and show them what he's got. And that's why you could see the way he celebrated," Dinesh Karthik said.

"He Just Felt The First Three Games In Bengaluru...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Praises Virat After Knock Against RR

Following his side's win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), which snapped a three-game home duck, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik hailed star India batter Virat Kohli for his match-winning knock and consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since last 18 years, calling him an "absolute champion". Virat continued his brilliant run at the ongoing IPL 2025, securing his fifth fifty-plus score of the season and first one at home this year in RCB's 11-run win over RR at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Virat laid the foundation for a competitive score of 205/5, with a 61-run opening stand with Phil Salt and then a 95-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal, which made the duo the most successful one of this year's IPL.

"Pulled Me Out Of My Comfort Zone": RCB Star Opens Up On Working With Dinesh Karthik

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma credited mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik for encouraging him to back his natural ability in the IPL 2025 season. Jitesh was acquired by RCB for Rs 11 crore in last year's auction following his heroics with Punjab Kings in the last three seasons. His addition is a boost for RCB's batting depth in the season as the batter has delivered so far with cameo knocks in the death overs. Reflecting on Karthik's influence on his mindset, Jitesh acknowledged the former India wicketkeeper's contribution to his batting form.

'Everyone Seems To Be Finisher": RCB Star Jitesh Sharma Opens Up On Batting Struggles

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's designated finisher Jitesh Sharma said batting down the order has redesigned the value of his knocks, and he is now treating scores of 30s or 40s as equivalent to a fifty. Jitesh has often strode out to bat at No 6 in IPL 2025 and his most significant contribution thus far has been a 40 off 19 balls in RCB's 12-run win over Mumbai Indians a few days back. “Now everyone seems to be a finisher. But it's a difficult job to bat at No 6, No 7 because ever since I started finishing, I haven't scored a fifty. I was an opener. Earlier I used to score fifties and centuries,” Jitesh said in the latest episode of RCB Bold Diaries.

On KL Rahul's Redemption Arc, RCB Coach Hits Bullseye: "More Freedom..."

Following his side's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik hailed KL Rahul's knock, calling him a "high-quality middle-order batter". KL stamped his authority against his former team at his domestic home ground as his knock of 93* in 53 during a tough-looking chase of 164 runs condemned RCB to their second-successive loss at home on Thursday.

Virat Kohli Unhappy With Rajat Patidar? Animated Dinesh Karthik Discussion Fuels Speculations

Royal Challengers Bengaluru couldn't bring down the high-flying Delhi Capitals on Thursday, incurring a 6-wicket defeat at home in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash. RCB started off well while defending a score of 163 against DC, dismissing their top three batters for just 30 runs. But KL Rahul then took charge and slammed an unbeaten 93 to take his team home, on the ground where he grew up as a budding cricketer. As Rahul began to accelerate in the latter stages of the game, RCB star Virat Kohli was spotted indulging in an animated discussion with coach Dinesh Karthik. The video has triggered speculations over Kohli being unhappy with skipper Rajat Patidar.

"Asked Curator For...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Adds Fuel To IPL Pitch Controversy

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises vs curator battle has now reached the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, the home franchise's mentor Dinesh Karthik turned his attention towards the pitch curator, openly claiming that this is not the sort of pitch that his team wanted. Karthik, in the post-match press conference on Thursday, said that the curator was asked to prepare a 'good wicket' that would aid batters for the first two matches. However, that wasn't the case.

MS Dhoni Scripts History, Achieves Never-Done-Before IPL Feat vs Punjab Kings

MS Dhoni became the first wicket-keeper ever to take 150 catches in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). During the IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, the former Indian cricket team skipper achieved the feat as he took the catch to dismiss Nehal Wadhera. During the 8th over of the PBKS innings, Wadhera miscued a shot off R Ashwin and Dhoni completed an easy catch to script history. Dinesh Karthik is second in the list with 137 catches to his name.

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"He Always Wanted To Score Runs In Bengaluru": Dinesh Karthik On Devdutt Padikkal

"He Just Felt The First Three Games In Bengaluru...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Praises Virat After Knock Against RR

"Pulled Me Out Of My Comfort Zone": RCB Star Opens Up On Working With Dinesh Karthik

'Everyone Seems To Be Finisher": RCB Star Jitesh Sharma Opens Up On Batting Struggles

On KL Rahul's Redemption Arc, RCB Coach Hits Bullseye: "More Freedom..."

Virat Kohli Unhappy With Rajat Patidar? Animated Dinesh Karthik Discussion Fuels Speculations

"Asked Curator For...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Adds Fuel To IPL Pitch Controversy

MS Dhoni Scripts History, Achieves Never-Done-Before IPL Feat vs Punjab Kings