Cricket Star Dinesh Karthik Signs with Paarl Royals for SA20

Apparently, Dinesh Karthik going to be part of history in the SA20. He is becoming the first Indian cricketer to take part. According to sources, Karthik will join the Paarl Royals. He will play as an overseas player for the season. This tournament will start on starting next year.

This tournament showcases Karthik’s return to competitive cricket. Recently, he announced his retirement in June. It’s great to see him back in action. His last appearance was for RCB in the IPL. Currently, RCB has signed him up as a mentor-cum-batting coach.

Karthik Joins Paarl Royals SA20

Karthik said, “I have so many fond memories of playing in and visiting South Africa”. “When this opportunity came about. I couldn’t say no because of how special it would be to come back to playing competitive cricket. Also, win this incredible competition with the Royals.”

“Even though I didn’t have the chance to represent the Royals in the IPL. To me, it was always a franchise setup and environment that was very attractive as a player. I am delighted to be joining the Paarl Royals team which oozes a lot of experience, quality, and potential. I am certainly looking forward to joining the group. Also, contributing to what should be an exciting season.”

Interestingly, BCCI permits retired players to play in T20 leagues. In recent years, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, and Yusuf Pathan have taken part in various T20 leagues. They participate after retiring from international cricket.

Karthik’s involvement will strengthen Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals, recently, added some key retentions for the upcoming season. This includes captain David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo. Their squad will be strong with Karthik’s addition. The team looks to bounce back from their disappointing performance in the previous edition. Kumar Sangakkara expressed his excitement about having Karthik on board. He has a wealth of experience and impact on the game. The Royals have high hopes for Karthik’s contributions. Overall, it’s fantastic to see Dinesh Karthik back in action. Prepare to keep up with the most recent news and updates from Starpunternews. This will keep you on track and provide the most recent SA20 Games information.

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