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Dinesh Karthik has spoken about Virat Kohli’s long-standing support throughout his cricketing journey, recalling key moments from his comeback phases and recent coaching transition. He also highlighted their strong personal bond, extending to their families and children spending time together.

Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against comparing 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Sachin Tendulkar, urging patience amid growing hype. He said the Rajasthan Royals youngster must be allowed to develop naturally while managing modern pressures beyond the cricket field.

RCB head into the high-profile encounter looking to recover from back-to-back losses, with questions being raised over the team’s consistency in pressure moments.

RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik has expressed confidence in the team’s processes ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Despite two consecutive losses, he backed the side to adapt, improve consistency and deliver a strong performance for fans.

Bethell,the 23-year-old from England reflected on his journey from Barbados, adapting to the IPL’s intensity, and learning from senior figures within the setup.

Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the team’s resilience after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals, saying IPL is a long tournament. He lauded Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and others for their performances and character under pressure

Jitesh Sharma said the RCB environment helped him reset mentally after a difficult phase. He credited Dinesh Karthik for his growth and reflected on personal challenges, leadership, and his ambition to continue performing consistently at the highest level

Dinesh Karthik highlighted his coaching philosophy at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, focusing on helping players understand their roles. Emphasising clarity and trust, he credited structured preparation and communication for RCB’s strong batting performances in the IPL 2026 season

Students from Amrita Educational Institutions created a record human formation of Dinesh Karthik’s jersey number during a sports meet in Chennai, with 3,000 participants. The feat earned recognition from the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records

For many in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it was a night to remember when the team clinched the IPL trophy beating Punjab Kings by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it's a journey that's been filled with lots of highs and lows,” Karthik said on the RCB podcast

“Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it's a journey that's been filled with lots of highs and lows,” Karthik said in the RCB podcast.

On Dinesh Karthik joining RCB coaching staff, Bobat said that in DK’s case they were really keen to add him the moment that he was aware that he was contemplating retiring.

"He's someone I truly relate to—and that’s D.K. Anna (Dinesh Karthik). He’s a major reason I feel so settled right now. Having played a similar role for both Team India and in the IPL, he really understands my game. I feel completely at ease talking to him," Jitesh shared during the JioStar 'GenBold' show.

“When he bowls, he actually reminds me of how Vinoo Mankad used to be. Mankad wasn’t a huge turner of the ball, but he had subtle variations — line and length, changes of pace, occasional bounce and even a high full toss kind of beamer,” Gavaskar said on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled with the bat, while the formidable spin duo of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also failed to make a significant impact

Karthik, in June this year, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the culmination of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.

"The league has been electrifying in its first two seasons, showcasing some of the world's best players and exciting young talent making their mark on the global stage," Karthik said in a media release.

Karthik will also make a final decision soon on his international future.