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"He Is Explosive": RCB Batting Coach Dinesh Karthik On Roping In Phil Salt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) said that the decision to bring England opener Phil Salt was influenced by the fact that he is explosive and can take on anyone in the powerplay. Salt, came in at Rs 2 crore. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and MI were locked in a fierce bid, with the price escalating rapidly. After MI decided to opt out of the race, KKR entered the fray. RCB raised the bid to Rs 8 crore, and KKR came right at it with Rs 8.25 crore. The bid reached Rs 9 crore and eventually zipped past Rs 10 crore. Both tables pondered on their next move, and RCB eventually sealed the deal at Rs 11.5 crore.

IPL Auctions: RCB Batting Coach Dinesh Karthik Delighted With Josh Hazlewood's Return

The IPL 2025 mega-auction day one has ended and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik took the time to analyse the team's newest acquisitions and expressed his happiness surrounding Josh Hazlewood's return. In a move that has thrilled fans and analysts alike, RCB secured the return of Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crore. Hazlewood, who was part of RCB's successful 2021 campaign, will once again spearhead their bowling attack. Known for his ability to extract bounce and swing, Hazlewood's return strengthens RCB's fast-bowling arsenal.

RCB Coach Drops Major Hint, Says This Star Pacer To Take Home "Fat Pay Cheque" In IPL Auction

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction draws closer, teams may have already started to plan their auction purchases. In the mean time, Dinesh Karthik - the batting coach of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - has hinted that South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee could go for a massive amount in the auction. Coetzee is a part of the South Africa squad currently facing India in a four-match T20I series, and played a starring role as the Proteas beat India in the second T20I.

Rohit Sharma's Ex-Teammate Breaks Down Form Decline, Says "Needs To Go Back To..."

Rohit Sharma's form and batting technique has come under immense scrutiny from ex-cricketers and cricket pundits, particularly after India collapsed to a 3-0 series whitewash defeat to New Zealand under his leadership. Rohit has managed only 133 runs in his previous 10 Test innings, and this has caused experts to analyse where Rohit is going wrong. While Rohit's aggressive approach has become a regular part of his game nowadays, Rohit's former teammate Dinesh Karthik felt that he needs to get out of that comfort zone and hold back playing big shots in Test cricket.

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends. New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with an overall lead of 143 which many like former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble believes is a challenging target if one factors in the track.

"Was I A Reactive Captain?": Dinesh Karthik Lambasts Rohit Sharma's Leadership In Pune Test

The echoes of India's series defeat against New Zealand is unlikely to lose its buzz in the coming weeks. It was for the first time in 12 years that the Indian team lost a Test series at home, losing the first two matches of the 3-Test series against the Kiwis. While India produced a commendable fightback in the first Test, the second match saw them decimated by the touring side. Dinesh Karthik, former India wicket-keeper, refused to spare skipper Rohit Sharma's blushes after the conclusion of the Pune Test.

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

Team India faced a shocking 113-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. This loss turned out to be a historic one as New Zealand gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ended India's 12-year-old winning streak at home in Test cricket. In the second Test, India needed 359 runs to win but they got bundled out for 245 as the Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner wreaked havoc with his six-wicket haul. Apart from this loss, another major concern for Rohit Sharma and co is the poor form of star batter Virat Kohli.

Rohit Sharma Told To Leave Out Jasprit Bumrah For Mumbai Test, Dinesh Karthik Explains Reason

As the Indian cricket team stares at a whitewash against New Zealand, having already lost 2 matches of the series, captain Rohit Sharma has been sent a bold message to eave out Jasprit Bumrah. Arguably the finest pace bowler in the country, Bumrah hasn't been effective as much as the team would've liked him to be on spin-friendly pitches against New Zealand. Ahead of the third Test in Wankhede, Dinesh Karthik has told the Indian team management to give Bumrah a rest ahead of the Australia tour.

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"He Is Explosive": RCB Batting Coach Dinesh Karthik On Roping In Phil Salt

IPL Auctions: RCB Batting Coach Dinesh Karthik Delighted With Josh Hazlewood's Return

RCB Coach Drops Major Hint, Says This Star Pacer To Take Home "Fat Pay Cheque" In IPL Auction

Rohit Sharma's Ex-Teammate Breaks Down Form Decline, Says "Needs To Go Back To..."

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

"Was I A Reactive Captain?": Dinesh Karthik Lambasts Rohit Sharma's Leadership In Pune Test

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

Rohit Sharma Told To Leave Out Jasprit Bumrah For Mumbai Test, Dinesh Karthik Explains Reason