New Delhi: Dinesh karthik Jose came as a replacement of Butler in Parl Royals Squad before the third season Sa20 – Premier T20 competition of South Africa. On 11 January, he made his debut against two -time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a one -milestone moment. ‘DK’, as he is usually known and popularly known, became the first Indian to facilitate SA20.
Unlike women players, the control board for cricket in India (BCCI) There is a strict rule on Indian players that increase their trade in foreign T20 leagues. To maintain uniqueness for the Indian Premier League (IPL), male players cannot play in the T20 league abroad. However, the exception is made when the player declares retirement from international cricket and IPL.
Karthik fit the bill after his last game for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024. After 257 IPL matches in which he scored 4842 runs, DK decided to say goodbye to good. He decided to make a U-turn due to the lure of playing for the competition and the Royals.
Now wrapped in the season, where Paral Royals bowed out after Qualifier 2, Karthik admitted that the BCCI’s strict policy is to help the youth with the betterment of Indian cricket and its players at the state level.
“I am a big believer that IPL should be a crown jewel for BCCI. And it is currently, Crown Jewel in World Cricket. And for this to maintain its status quo as No. 1, I believe that Indian Cricketers should not be allowed until they retire, “he said in a conversation organized by the SA20.
“Because they can take a call if they feel that they are done with the IPL and then go ahead to play other leagues. I am fully standing with the BCCI on that front. I believe that you always this Can argue that ‘can the youth be given an opportunity. But I think there is sufficient in India in terms of competition and a way of being financially safe.
“So I think there are many cricket played in India. And I think cricketers from India should be allowed to play once retired. And I believe this is the right way. This will, retiring from BCCI and play for India will be happy to work with those players and some players, “he said.
Karthik played 11 matches in the season for Parl Royals and scored 130 runs at an average of 21.67 and 121.50 in a season, which saw a shortage of runs under difficult pitches. Enough that the Royals set a record of bowling their entire 20 overs against Pretoria Capital with spinners – an aspect that brought a chakli from DK, which compared the conditions of Bolland Park to Tamil Nadu.
He may not have set the scoring chart ablass, but there was a jolly time with the family in South Africa – especially in Bolland Park of 10,000 capacity.
“One thing was common in the IPL (and SA20) – the fact that there were whole houses for all sports. So Paarl is well supported, but you have to understand that the numbers are very different. South Africa The houses were packed, almost all the games played by us, which was very encouraging, “he said.
“The standard of cricket is very good. Obviously, with the IPL, the challenges are very different. Quality is very different in terms of how it is played in two months, very different from SA20.”
Parl Royals (and final champions Mi Cape Town) remained unbeaten with five wins in five in the league stage. While MICT went all the way, Royals stumbled against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Nevertheless, it was a memorable first season for Karthik that shared the dressing room with Joe Root of England.
“Joe was one of the highlights to play with the root, I believe for me personally, playing this tournament. I have never interacted with her. Always saw her – a hello, but with her To rub the shoulders, be with him, the same dressing room, what is a terrible personality.
“But the attitude he brings is very hot, welcomes, helps the youth a lot. And it was all started by him. Any hang-up about himself.
