“Never stop dreaming.” If there is one thing we can learn from Dinesh Karthik’s sensational return to the Indian side is this. Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik had last featured for the Indian team in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Dinesh Karthik Made A Stunning Comeback
DK is returning back to the Indian setup after a long period of 1066 days. The cricketer has been brought back to the 16-man squad for the ongoing 5-match T20 International series against South Africa, riding on his stellar performances in the recently-concluded 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League.
During his long career of two decades, the veteran keeper-batter has never been able to cement his place in the Indian squad. DK, who was the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, couldn’t manage to convince the franchise to retain him for IPL 2022.
However, Royal Challengers Bangalore ropped DK for Rs 5.5 crore and gave him the role of a finisher. DK repaid their faith and gave stellar performances throughout the season. He smashed 330 runs in 16 matches at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 183.33, playing a massive role in leading the team to a third-place finish. His stellar performances in IPL 2022, played a major role in turning back his fortune.
Fans Hail DK’s Stellar Comeback
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with reactions from netizens. From cricketers to experts and fans, everyone is taking to social media to hail the stunning comeback of DK in the Indian cricket team.
Here, in this article, we bring you the 7 best tweets on DK’s fairytale comeback. Have a look:
Everyone loves Dinesh Karthik. pic.twitter.com/9QbyEQyKWj
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 9, 2022
Dinesh Karthik is truly the “KING of Comebacks”!!!
DK & #TeamIndia is a Never-Ending Love Story!
2004 – 2022.. still going super strong!
Good things always happen to Good people. DK is one of the nicest guys going around in cricket
#DineshKarthik #INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/BIzIapbQCO
— THE ROCKSTAR (@VivJonty) June 9, 2022
After 2019 World Cup everyone thought that Dinesh Karthik career is finish & he will never comeback in Indian team.
But he didn’t gave up, keep believing in himself & now he is making a comeback in Indian team after 3 years.#INDvsSA #DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/2dhSdY1rhx— Abhimanyu (@abhimanyusrt) June 9, 2022
2⃣0⃣2⃣1⃣: Commentator on the sidelines
2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣: Back in the Indian T20I squadThe man with resilience to make a comeback in #TeamIndia
We wish @DineshKarthik a very Happy Birthday
— W88 India (@w88indiateam) June 1, 2022
Dinesh Karthik is back for India and the crowd chants ‘DK, DK’. pic.twitter.com/PlFHuBtCF9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 9, 2022
What a ride it has been for Dinesh Karthik, dropped from wrong format after 2019 World Cup, grinded so hard in domestics, won trophies for Tamil Nadu, did commentary for Sky in the last summer then after having a great IPL 2022 & now, making his return to ICT after 3 long years.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 9, 2022
Seeing Dinesh Karthik play for India again is so beautiful
— Manas Singh (@menacesingh) June 9, 2022
India’s Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik
South Africa’s Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorious, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
