The veteran Indian wicket-keeper batter, Dinesh Karthik has donned many hats over the course of his career. Cricketer, commentator, and now a weatherman. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy scheduled to be commencing this week, Karthik announced his return as the ‘weatherman’ for the course of the series. He was out of the national side after the 2019 ODI World Cup, before making a return in 2022, and had taken up the commentary role in the 2021 season.
The 37-year-old is all set to make his home debut as a commentator for the upcoming 4-match Test series between India and Australia. Previously, Karthik was seen performing wicket-keeping duties during India’s tour of England in 2021, where he regularly gave updates about the weather on social media, which used to go viral quickly.
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Sharing the news of his return to the role on Twitter, Dinesh Karthik wrote, “The Weatherman DK is back on popular demand for India vs. Australia. First assignment today at 5.30 pm on Instagram.” Interestingly, Karthik made his international debut against Australia as well, back in November 2004.
The Weatherman DK is back on popular demand for #INDvAUS 🤪
First assignment today at 5.30pm on Instagram! pic.twitter.com/yhHeHsh3pK
— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 6, 2023
While Dinesh Karthik’s playing career seems to be over considering the practical possibilities, he will be seen playing in the Indian Premier League 2023 next, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). With the Border Gavaskar Trophy all set to begin, Karthik will be playing his part behind the mic as India will host Australia in Nagpur on February 9.
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Fans also reacted to Karthik’s return to the commentary box and many were quite ecstatic to see Karthik don the weatherman’s role once again. He confirmed his return to the commentary box with a Tweet recently and many fans guessed it right as he wrote: “Made my Test debut in India against Australia… Well, it’s happening again!”
The tweet left a few wondering as well, as there were some who thought that the wicketkeeper-batter was making his Test return. But eventually, it turned out to be his return to the commentary box, which also marks his first commentary stint in India.
Here’s how fans reacted to Karthik’s return:
From Waterman to weatherman, DK came a long way https://t.co/iSbYQHv93i
— Camlin (@SundarHive) February 6, 2023
Welcome back to commentary as well, your commentary is worth listening, I'm rating you above Harsha.❤️ https://t.co/i7VTqxaLxX
— SH Zeke🇮🇳 (@ullahsana07) February 6, 2023
Good luck, DK sir!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 6, 2023
