Updated On: 27 March, 2024 07:05 AM IST | Bangalore | R Kaushik
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Impact Player Mahipal Lomror credits unbeaten senior batting partner Dinesh Karthik’s calm and composed approach for four-wicket win over Punjab Kings

RCB’s Dinesh Karthik slams one during his 10-ball 28 not out against Punjab Kings on Monday. Pic/PTI
Dinesh Karthik might have branched out into television commentary, but he is anything but a part-time cricketer. In what is almost certain to be his final IPL, the little dynamite from Tamil Nadu is determined to leave a lasting impression and prove that he is as adept with bat in hand as behind the microphone.
Karthik had a roaring IPL 2022, stacking up 330 runs at a strike-rate of 183.33, earning him a recall to the India T20I team and facilitating his presence at the T20 World Cup in Australia. Last year was a letdown as he only managed 140 runs at 134.61, but the 38-year-old has made a stellar start to Season 17.