Dinesh Karthik made his international debut for India in a One Day International (ODI) against England in September 2004. He primarily operated as a wicketkeeper-batter and is known for his aggressive batting, especially in limited-overs formats.
He is a right-handed batsman with a reputation for finishing games and playing crucial innings under pressure. Karthik has played over 94 ODIs and scored 1752 runs including 9 fifties.
He has been known for his versatility in the middle order and his ability to stabilize or accelerate the innings as needed. Karthik scored 1025 runs in Tests including 1 century and 7 fifties. On the other hand, he scored 686 runs in 60 appearances in T20Is including 1 fifty.
Dinesh Karthik responds after a Fan mistakes him for Vikrant Massey
Actor Vikrant Massey captivated audiences with his outstanding performance in the newly released movie “Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba.” The film, packed with suspense and thrilling moments, has received widespread acclaim.
Many people praised Massey’s role on social media. However, one fan’s comment stood out: they mistakenly complimented cricketer Dinesh Karthik for the film instead of Vikrant Massey. “Just watched Phir Aayi Hasseen Dilruba, powerful performance by @DineshKarthik.” Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik replied, “Oh wow !!! Thanks.”
On his Cricbuzz program “Hey CB with DK,” Dinesh Karthik discussed actors who might portray famous cricketers in biopics. Jokingly, he suggested Vikrant Massey for the role, noting that many people say they resemble each other.
Dinesh Karthik officially retired from the IPL in the last season, bringing an end to his illustrious career in the tournament. He last represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the previous season, where he played a vital role for the team as a finisher and wicketkeeper-batter.
In his final season with RCB, Karthik continued to showcase his ability to finish games, using his experience to guide the team through challenging situations. He finished his IPL career with 4842 runs including 22 half-centuries at a strike rate of 135.4.
Dinesh Karthik recently joined Rajasthan Royals’ sister franchise, Paarl Royals and will be featuring in the upcoming SA20 2025 competition. The franchise roped him in after Jos Buttler was ruled out of the tournament to keep himself available for England’s highly-anticipated India tour in January.