Dinesh Karthik gets emotional farewell from IPL by RCB

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced that their veteran wicketkeeper-batter, Dinesh Karthik’s time on the cricket field has come to an end following their loss to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.

RCB posted on their X account, “DK is the backbone of RCB!’ ‘We need more of DK.’ ‘DK is the real boss.’ Fans express their sentiments and emotions for DK as the curtain falls on his IPL career.”

After soaring with six consecutive wins following a dismal start, their hopes for a fairytale season were dashed with 4-wicket loss to RR on May 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Karthik got an emotional guard of honour from his RCB teammates before the players walked off the field.

The official X handle of the Indian Premier League shared a heartwarming video of the moment following the match.

He also received a resounding round of applause from teammates and fans in attendance. The 38-year-old took off his keeping gloves and acknowledged the fans, who were applauding the veteran with chants of “DK... DK…”

Karthik will conclude his IPL career with 4,842 runs in 257 matches. The wicketkeeper-batter debuted in the inaugural 2008 season with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He transitioned to Punjab in 2011 and subsequently played for the Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He concluded the current season with 326 runs in 15 matches, maintaining an average of 36.22 and an impressive strike rate of 187.36.

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