This player who played under the captaincy of Virat Kohli-Faf became the coach and mentor of RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore has started preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League i.e. IPL 2025. But before the next season, the franchise has taken a decision. Now his friends playing under the captaincy of Virat Kohli will play the role of his 'guru'.

Kohli's friend became 'Guru'!

Dinesh Karthik, who played under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, will now play the role of RCB's batting coach and mentor. Royal Challengers Bangalore has appointed Dinesh Karthik as its batting coach and mentor. RCB itself has given this information on social media.

Dinesh Karthik became batting coach and mentor

Royal Challengers Bangalore wrote in a social media post, “Welcome back to our keeper all the way. Dinesh Karthik is back in a completely new avatar at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Dinesh Karthik will be the batting coach and mentor of the RCB men's team. You can keep this man out. Cricket but cricket. Not out of the man!”

Karthik played for Delhi, Punjab, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore in the IPL

Dinesh Karthik Karthik started his IPL career in 2008 with Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils). After this he was a part of Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and then Delhi Capitals. Then in 2015 Karthik joined Royal Challengers Bangalore. After this Karthik became a part of Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders. After this he returned to RCB in 2022 and played for Bangalore till 2024. Karthik announced his retirement last season itself.

Dinesh Karthik's IPL career

Wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik has played a total of 257 matches in the IPL. During this time, 4842 runs came from his bat. Karthik has also been the best finisher of IPL for some time. Karthik has a total of 22 half-centuries in IPL. His highest score is 97 runs. Karthik has also been the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders.