Rajasthan Royals’ Tribute to Dinesh Karthik: Dinesh Karthik, the veteran cricketer, hinted that the ongoing IPL season would be his last, and his departure from the 2024 edition of the tournament was marked by a poignant moment after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s loss to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.
Despite not officially confirming his IPL retirement, the 38-year-old received a heartfelt guard of honor from his RCB teammates. Following this gesture, even the Rajasthan Royals players applauded him off the ground.
The emotional scene unfolded as Karthik visibly moved, and walked back toward the dugout after the defeat. His struggle to contain his emotions was evident to everyone at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
JioCinema, the digital broadcaster of the IPL, paid tribute to Dinesh Karthik on their official X account, recognizing his contributions to the tournament. Karthik, a one-time IPL winner with Mumbai Indians in 2013, leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered by cricket fans worldwide.