Dinesh Karthik set to retire from IPL, emotional after RCB exit

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Dinesh Karthik concluded his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with a defeat in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Karthik, who had already hinted that this IPL would be his last, received a guard of honour from his teammates after the conclusion of the match in Ahmedabad.

Though Karthik himself didn't speak on the topic, the league's broadcaster confirmed the news of his retirement with a social media post after the Eliminator contest. Karthik, who made his debut in the T20 league 16 years ago, remains one of the finest finishers in this format of the sport.

Taking to social media, Jio Cinema, IPL's digital broadcaster, paid tribute to the RCB wicket-keeper batter, who has one title to his name in the league.