Cricket
Dinesh Karthik Retirement: Virat Kohli Pays Tribute in Emotional RCB Video
Dinesh Karthik Retirement; Virat Kohli Pays Tribute in Emotional RCB Video: One of the most comeback Indian cricketer, Dinesh Karthik said goodbye to the Indian Premier League after RCB was knocked out from the eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.
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The RCB-shared film opens with an interview with former captain Virat Kohli, who talks about his 2009 first meeting with Karthik in 2009.
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“The first time I met DK, I remember we were playing in South Africa, if I am not mistaken, in the Champions Trophy 2009. It was the first time I shared the change room with Dinesh, and I found him to be a very amusing, I would say hyper-active, confused person. Most of the time, he was moving all over the place, never stopping. That was my first impression of Dinesh,” Kohli said in the video.
“Outstanding talent, brilliant batter to watch, and my first impression and present-day impression are not far apart. Just that he has become wiser and calmed down a lot,” he added.
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“Off the field, I have had some really nice and interesting conversations with him. He is a wise man and has great knowledge about a lot of things, not just cricket. I have thoroughly enjoyed my conversations with him. Even in that phase in 2022, when I did not have a great IPL season. I was really struggling for confidence. He sat me down a couple of times and gave me a very honest explanation of how he is seeing things, and maybe I am not able to see them myself,” Kohli said.
“So, I just like his honesty and courage to go and speak to anyone about things that he dearly feels about. And that, I think, is the most special thing for me when it comes to Dinesh, and that’s one thing I have always cherished about him. That’s why we get along really, really well,” Kohli added.
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Along with praising Karthik’s integrity and bravery, Virat also recounted a fascinating story from 2022 in which the former didn’t have the finest IPL season. The batter who was keeping wicket took him aside and offered a frank assessment of what may be wrong.
Subsequently, Deepika Pallikal, Karthik’s wife, revealed some of the cricketer’s most memorable memories in the video. But she also acknowledged that it would be difficult for him to step away from the game. Deepika sobbed on television as she recapped her experiences.
IPL
IPL 2025: CSK Keeps Replacement of MS Dhoni – Report
CSK Keeps Replacement of MS Dhoni: CSK legendary cricketer MS Dhoni revealed a hint over his participation in the IPL. Till, all the teams are currently finalize their list of retained and released cricketers ahead of the auction.
MS Dhoni confirmed his intention to continue playing in the IPL. However, CSK SEO Kasi Viswanathan also said that they are happy for another season’s availability.
MS Dhoni will have a meeting with CSK officials ahead of the IPL retention deadline, which is Oct 31.
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CSK is reportedly searching for a wicket keeper in the midst of the controversy surrounding Dhoni’s future.
The Indian Express said that CSK may make a big move for Rishabh Pant, who just posted a mysterious message about going to the IPL auction.
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“In case Rishabh Pant comes into the auction pool, there is a strong possibility that all of it could change with the franchise being linked as one of India wicketkeeper’s potential new destination. CSK are in for a major overhaul with an eye on the future,” the report claimed.
Since his debut season in 2016, Pant has been a member of the Delhi Capitals (formerly the Delhi Daredevils). A transfer to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has also been suggested for him.
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“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play,” Dhoni was quoted as saying. “When you play cricket like a professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy it just like a game. That’s what I want to do. It’s not easy.
“The emotions keep coming, the commitments are there. I want to enjoy the game for the next few years. I have to keep myself fit for nine months, so that I can play two and a half months of IPL. You need to plan it out, but at the same time chill a bit.”
Cricket
IPL 2025: MS Dhoni Breaks Silence On IPL Future Ahead of Retention
MS Dhoni Breaks Silence On IPL Future Ahead of Retention: Legendary Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has dropped a huge hint that he will continue to play in the OPL in 2025 and beyond.
The 43-year-old MS Dhoni may have put an end to all future rumors when he mentioned maintaining his physical condition for the “next few years” of cricket play. Based on his statements, Dhoni appears to be part of CSK’s plans for the full three-year cycle following the major auction, not only for the 2025 IPL.
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“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play,” said Dhoni in a promotional event for software brand Rigi, for whom he’s a brand ambassador, as quoted by Times of India.
“When you play cricket like a professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy it just like a game. That’s what I want to do. It’s not easy. The emotions keep coming, the commitments are there. I want to enjoy the game for the next few years,” said Dhoni.
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Dhoni’s next words made it even more clear that the IPL is certainly in his mind.
“I have to keep myself fit for nine months, so that I can play two and a half months of IPL. You need to plan it out, but at the same time chill a bit,” Dhoni said.
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Before the 2024 IPL, Dhoni gave Ruturaj Gaikwad the leadership of CSK. He is still undoubtedly the greatest star in the event and has won the IPL five times, so his continued success will be beneficial for the league.
Given that Dhoni has not played for Team India in over five years, CSK may keep him as an uncapped player for just Rs 4 million. This was made possible by the reintroduction of a rule that had been repealed in 2021.
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