Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will become the first Indian to feature in the South African T20 league, SA20, next year. Karthik, who had recently retired from all forms of the game, will come back and turn out for Paarl Royals, the sister franchise of IPL's Rajasthan Royals.
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Dinesh Karthik to play for Paarl Royals in SA20

Karthik becomes the first Indian player to feature in the SA20 © Sportzpics
Despite not having fitness issues and enjoying a successful IPL season in 2024, Karthik opted to end his illustrious career after the season. In an exclusive interview after the tournament, he admitted that he could've carried on playing for