{"id":56920,"date":"2024-05-23T07:46:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T07:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/23\/thank-you-dk-broadcasters-heartfelt-farewell-post-for-dinesh-karthik-remembering-his-illustrious-ipl-career-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-05-23T07:46:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T07:46:34","slug":"thank-you-dk-broadcasters-heartfelt-farewell-post-for-dinesh-karthik-remembering-his-illustrious-ipl-career-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/23\/thank-you-dk-broadcasters-heartfelt-farewell-post-for-dinesh-karthik-remembering-his-illustrious-ipl-career-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Thank You DK&#8217;: Broadcaster&#8217;s heartfelt farewell post for Dinesh Karthik, remembering his illustrious IPL career | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-110356556,imgsize-43898.cms?resize=1280,720&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;Thank You DK&#8217;: Broadcaster&#8217;s heartfelt farewell post for Dinesh Karthik, remembering his illustrious IPL career | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;Thank You DK&#8217;: Broadcaster&#8217;s heartfelt farewell post for Dinesh Karthik, remembering his illustrious IPL career | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div>\n<div>NEW DELHI: <!-- -->Royal Challengers Bengaluru<!-- --> stalwart <!-- -->Dinesh Karthik<!-- --> has brought his remarkable <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Indian Premier League<\/a> career to an end following <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/royal-challengers-bangalore\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">RCB<\/a>&#8216;s defeat in the Eliminator match against <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/teams\/rajasthan-royals\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rajasthan Royals<\/a> on Wednesday. <br \/>Karthik, who had subtly hinted that this IPL season would be his last, was given a <!-- -->guard of honour<!-- --> by his teammates after the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, confirming the end of an era for the seasoned wicket-keeper batsman.<br \/>Karthik did not directly address his retirement after the game, but the news was confirmed by the league&#8217;s broadcaster, Jio Cinema, through a heartfelt social media post. The post celebrated Karthik\u2019s contributions to the IPL over his 16-year tenure, during which he became one of the league&#8217;s finest finishers.<\/p>\n<p>Karthik, visibly emotional, took off his gloves and acknowledged the fans while RCB players made a lap around the stadium, expressing gratitude for the support from their supporters.<br \/>A poignant moment unfolded when <!-- -->Virat Kohli<!-- --> embraced Karthik, who struggled to hold back tears. The RCB players then formed a guard of honour as Karthik walked back to the dressing room, a gesture that underscored the high esteem in which he is held by his peers.<\/p>\n<p>Rajasthan Royals also paid tribute to Karthik with a social post, tanking the veteran cricketer. RR posted a video with a caption: &#8220;Thank you, Dinesh Karthik. Well fought, RCB.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Karthik concludes his IPL journey with an impressive record of 4,842 runs in 257 matches, including 22 half-centuries. 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