Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday announced former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik as their new batting coach and mentor.
Karthik had played for RCB for the first time in 2015 and 2016. He scored a total of 326 runs in the 15 matches of the 2024 season at a strike rate of 187.36, but the impact of him went beyond the amount of runs he scored.
Speaking on Karthik's appointment, RCB director of cricket Mo Bobat said the former India cricketer was exciting on the field and will be an excellent addition to the coaching group.
"DK is an excellent addition to our coaching group. It was exciting to see him on the field and I am sure he will have the same impact as a coach. His longevity and track record as a player speaks volumes about his skill and dedication. I know he will bring the same quality and commitment to this new professional chapter," Bobat was quoted in an RCB statement.
The 39-year-old, who made his ODI debut for India as a 19-year-old in 2004, has vast batting experience spanning over two decades during which he played 26 Tests, 94 One-Day Internationals and 60 T20 Internationals for India. . He also featured in 257 IPL games, scoring a total of 4842 runs, including 22 fifties.
On the appointment as batting coach and batting mentor, Dinesh Karthik said: "Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I am really passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as A player can contribute to the development of the group and provide added value.
"I believe that success in cricket depends not only on technical proficiency but also on intelligence and match composure. I look forward to coaching and mentoring our batting group, helping them not only hone their method but also develop keen match awareness needed to excel under pressure. “It is also great to be able to continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to go from strength to strength,” he added.
Karthik's batting style and electric presence on the field also made him an instant favourite. His ability to shape the team's fortunes with his composed approach to batting made him a natural candidate in RCB's quest to nurture and guide young Indian batsmen along with coach Andy Flower.
Karthik had played for RCB for the first time in 2015 and 2016. He scored a total of 326 runs in the 15 matches of the 2024 season at a strike rate of 187.36, but the impact of him went beyond the amount of runs he scored.
Speaking on Karthik's appointment, RCB director of cricket Mo Bobat said the former India cricketer was exciting on the field and will be an excellent addition to the coaching group.
"DK is an excellent addition to our coaching group. It was exciting to see him on the field and I am sure he will have the same impact as a coach. His longevity and track record as a player speaks volumes about his skill and dedication. I know he will bring the same quality and commitment to this new professional chapter," Bobat was quoted in an RCB statement.
The 39-year-old, who made his ODI debut for India as a 19-year-old in 2004, has vast batting experience spanning over two decades during which he played 26 Tests, 94 One-Day Internationals and 60 T20 Internationals for India. . He also featured in 257 IPL games, scoring a total of 4842 runs, including 22 fifties.
On the appointment as batting coach and batting mentor, Dinesh Karthik said: "Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I am really passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as A player can contribute to the development of the group and provide added value.
"I believe that success in cricket depends not only on technical proficiency but also on intelligence and match composure. I look forward to coaching and mentoring our batting group, helping them not only hone their method but also develop keen match awareness needed to excel under pressure. “It is also great to be able to continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to go from strength to strength,” he added.
Karthik's batting style and electric presence on the field also made him an instant favourite. His ability to shape the team's fortunes with his composed approach to batting made him a natural candidate in RCB's quest to nurture and guide young Indian batsmen along with coach Andy Flower.