Dinesh Karthik makes U-turn after revealing retirement, to play in South African T20 league

2 months after revealing his retirement from all types of cricket, previous India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has actually made a U-turn. The veteran cricketer will take part in the next edition of the SA20.

According to reports, Karthik has actually signed an agreement with Paarl Royals. While doing so, he ends up being the very first Indian cricketer to take part in the South African T20 league.

“Batter. Keeper. Finisher. Invite to the #RoyalsFamily, Dinesh Karthik,” Paarl Royals composed on social networks account X (previously called Twitter) following the advancement.

“Entering the ground once again as a gamer. This time in Africa,” tweeted Karthik.

The advancement came simply a day after Karthik was verified as the Brand Ambassador for the SA20 for the 3rd edition, signing up with South Africa legend AB de Villiers.

“I have a lot of fond memories of playing in and checking out South Africa, and when this chance happened, I could not state no due to the fact that of how unique it would be to come back to playing competitive cricket and win this unbelievable competitors with the Royals,” stated Karthik.

“I am thrilled to be signing up with the Paarl Royals group which exudes a great deal of experience, quality and capacity. I am definitely eagerly anticipating signing up with the group and adding to what ought to be an interesting season,” he included.