IPL Auction 2024: Team-wise one player who was lucky to be retained
Some players will breathe a sigh of relief as their franchises haven’t lost faith in them despite witnessing their underwhelming performances in the previous season.
6. Royal Challengers Bangalore- Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 5.50 crore in 2022, due to his huge experience and spectacular batting and wicketkeeping skills. Playing his maiden season for Challengers in 2022, he won the confidence of the team with some sensational match-finishing knocks.
In 2023, his form slumped as he could amass only 140 runs at an extremely disappointing average of 11.66. His horrendous batting numbers could’ve placed him in Bangalore’s IPL 2024 release list but the RCB team management extended his contract for another season.
Recently, the veteran has exuded confidence for Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, racking up 118 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 126.88. In the 2024 IPL, he will have to play his part exceptionally for Challengers and prove his franchise’s decision correct.
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