South African T20 League: Dinesh Karthik Makes A Return
Dinesh Karthik’s surprise return after retiring from all forms of cricket, two months on He will next join the upcoming season of South African T20 League (SA20). Karthik will be the first India cricketer to join this league on Kapil Dev and Aaqib Javed were there in some capacity out of which all but one Pakistan representative has since left.
Meanwhile, Karthik is understood to have inked a deal with Paarl Royals after the Men from Grenn reached offerings forState allrounder Dinesh Mongia and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mohammad Salim. Paarl Royals shared a post on social media saying, “Batter. Keeper. Finisher. Wishing Dinesh Karthik a warm welcome to the #RoyalsFamily.
Karthik explained his excitement on social media too as he tweeted, “And tweetos,”heading back onto the field”. This time in Africa.”
It is right after he was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Season 3 of South Africa’s T20 League where Karthik joined hands with South African cricket star AB de Villiers.
Excited about the venture, Karthik said: “I have so many fond memories of playing and visiting South Africa. Opportunity came knocking and I knew it was a chance I could not turn down. He said, “It is going to be very special returning for competitive cricket and that in the IPL where I got it all started. Looking forward to winning this wonderful competition with my household Rajasthan Royals!!!
I am also excited to be joining a very experienced, quality and talented team in the Paarl Royals.” He went on. There is a togetherness within the squad which I am really looking forward to being in and enjoying that feeling with them all; it only bodes for an exciting season ahead.”