Dinesh Karthik Hangs up His Gloves: End of a Cricketing Era

Dinesh Karthik, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket on his 39th birthday. Over two decades, Karthik has represented India in 180 games, scoring 3463 runs. He thanked his coaches, captains, and support staff who supported him throughout his career.

In a significant turn of events, former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday declared his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket. The decision came on his 39th birthday, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's exit from the IPL Eliminator.

''Having given plenty of thought for some time now, I have decided to move on from playing competitive cricket. I officially announce my retirement and put my playing days behind me as I square up for the new challenges that lie ahead,'' Karthik wrote on 'X'.

With an illustrious career featuring 180 games across three formats, Karthik amassed 3463 runs, including a lone Test century and 17 half-centuries. Known for his skills both behind the stumps and in the outfield, he recorded 172 dismissals. Karthik made a memorable entry in 2004 with a remarkable stumping of Michael Vaughan in England under Sourav Ganguly. Over the years, he played under several captains, including Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, with his last appearance in the 2022 T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma.

''I'd like to thank all my coaches, captains, selectors, and members of the support staff, who have made this long journey pleasant and enjoyable,'' he expressed in his farewell note.

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