"Just Retired": Dinesh Karthik's Swansong Confirmed By IPL Broadcaster
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik played his final IPL game in the Eliminator loss against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Dinesh Karthik concluded his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with a defeat in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Karthik, who had already hinted that this IPL would be his last, received a guard of honour from his teammates after the conclusion of the match in Ahmedabad. Though Karthik himself didn't speak on the topic, the league's broadcaster confirmed the news of his retirement with a social media post after the Eliminator contest. Karthik, who made his debut in the T20 league 16 years ago, remains one of the finest finishers in this format of the sport. #TATAIPL nd - most dismissals by a WK in #IPL rd - most appearances in the league's history! #IPLonJioCinema #RRvRCB #DineshKarthik #TATAIPLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/dXYJz6skOi From #RCB to Dinesh Karthik #TATAIPL | #RRvRCB | #TheFinalCall | #Eliminator | @RCBTweets | @DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/p2XI7A1Ta6
Taking to social media, Jio Cinema, IPL's digital broadcaster, paid tribute to the RCB wicket-keeper batter, who has one title to his name in the league.
Karthik took off his gloves and acknowledged the fans as RCB players went around the stadium thanking the spectators for their support.
Soon a moment to savour for the RCB fans unfolded, Virat Kohli embraced Karthik who seemed to be struggling to fight back his emotions.
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