T20 World Cup 2024: Star wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, who performed for RCB in IPL 2024, will now be seen doing commentary in the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2024: Dinesh Karthik is in the news these days. After RCB’s defeat in the eliminator match of IPL 2024, Dinesh Karthik has put an end to his IPL career. Now this player will show his talent in T20 World Cup 2024, ICC has given him a place in the commentary panel. This time the T20 World Cup is to be held in America and West Indies from June 1, for which preparations are complete. ICC has given place to a total of 40 veterans in the commentary panel.
Apart from Dinesh Karthik, Harsh Bhogle, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar from India are also part of the commentary panel. From Pakistan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younus and Rameez Raja will spread the magic of their voices. Apart from this, American commentator James O’Brien has also been included.
Also did commentary in the last World Cup (T20 World Cup 2024)
Dinesh Karthik himself has not yet announced his retirement from IPL and international cricket, but he has been seen in the commentary box for the last several years. Karthik also did commentary in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Fans like him a lot. As much as Karthik bats well on the field, he is equally engrossed in commentary.
Dinesh Karthik’s performance in IPL 2024
Dinesh Karthik did wonders with the bat in IPL 2024. He played the role of finisher for RCB and scored 326 runs in 15 matches. When his team lost in the qualifier match against Rajasthan Royals, DK took off his gloves. Virat Kohli hugged him and congratulated him for the future. Although he himself did not formally announce his retirement, the broadcaster has confirmed that this was the last season of Dinesh Karthik’s IPL career.
Commentary panel for T20 World Cup
Dinesh Karthik (India), Danny Morrison (New Zealand), Ian Bishop (West Indies), Harsha Bhogle (India), Ravi Shastri (India), Shaun Pollock (South Africa), Ricky Ponting (Australia), Steven Smith (Australia), Nasser Hussain (England), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Ian Smith (New Zealand), Dale Steyn (South Africa), Alan Wilkins (England), Waqar Younus (Pakistan), Simon Doull (New Zealand), Aaron Finch (Australia), Darren Ganga (West Indies), Sunil Gavaskar (India), Ian Ward (England), Lisa Sthalekar (Australia), Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Athar Ali Khan (Bangladesh), Russel Arnold (Sri Lanka), Mike Atherton (England), Samuel Badree (West Indies), Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Natalie Germanos (South Africa), Matthew Hayden (Australia), Mike Hesman (Australia), James O’Brien (USA), Katie Martin (New Zealand), Pommie Mbangwa (Zimbabwe), Tom Moody (Australia), Eoin Morgan (England), Alison Mitchell (England), Brian Murgatroyd (Netherlands), Cass Naidu (South Africa), Niall O’Brien (Ireland), Ebony Rainford-Brent (England), Rameez Raja (Pakistan).