Ex-wicketkeeper and batsman Dinesh Karthik was named RCB batting coach and mentor
Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the batting coach and mentor of their men's team. Until IPL 2024, before retiring from all forms of representative cricket at the end of the season, he was part of the RCB squad. The wicketkeeper-batter was picked by the RCB franchise at the IPL 2022 mega auction and stayed with them for three seasons. He also had a stint with them in 2015 for one season.
Karthik finished his IPL career on a high with 326 runs in 13 innings in the 2024 season at a strike rate of 187.35. Overall, he has played around 60 matches for RCB in the tournament and scored 937 runs at an average of 24.65 and a strike rate of 162.95.
Karthik was quoted via a press release: “Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I’m truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as a player can contribute to the development of the group and add value.”
He further said, “I believe that cricket success hinges not only on technical proficiency but also on match intelligence and composure. I am eager to coach and mentor our batting group, helping them to not only refine their method but also to develop the keen match awareness needed to excel under pressure. It’s also great that I can continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to move from strength to strength.”