Watch: Virat Kohli's Gesture Wins Hearts As 'Retiring' Dinesh Karthik Gets Guard Of Honour

Royal Challengers Benglauru's star finisher Dinesh Karthik might well have had his last dance on a cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After flying high with six consecutive wins, the RCB, in chasing the sun, came away with their wings charred and melted. Their hopes of a fairytale season turned into despair after the Bengaluru franchise crashed out of the tournament in the second eliminator on Wednesday.

In what was billed as a clash of 'Royals', Rajasthan prevailed, inflicting a four-wicket defeat on Bengaluru in the Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

With the chants of "ee sala cup namde" falling silent and failing to go all the way to Chennai, which is set to play host to the title clash, emotions were in free flow amid the cricketing action at the world's biggest stadium.

Karthik took off his gloves and acknowledged the fans who were on their feet to applaud the veteran for his contributions throughout the season.

Dinesh Karthik getting guard of honour from RCB and the crowd chanting 'DK, DK.
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Soon a moment to savour for the RCB fans unfolded, as the franchise's marquee star and modern-day cricketing icon Virat Kohli embraced Karthik as he struggled to fight back his emotions.

The way Virat Kohli asking Chinnaswamy crowds to chanting for Dinesh Karthik was priceless. And DK dancing and smiling.

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Virat Kohli hugging & consoling Dinesh Karthik.

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While Karthik hasn't yet officially announced his retirement from the IPL, he did drop broad hints throughout the