Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Matthew Hayden has backed Dinesh Karthik as a strong candidate to replace Stephen Fleming as the franchise’s head coach. Hayden believes Karthik’s coaching experience, understanding of the game, and Tamil Nadu roots could make him an ideal fit for the five-time IPL champions. Karthik currently serves as the batting coach […]

Former Team India batter S Badrinath advised former India player Dinesh Karthik not to take up the head coaching role with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Recently, former CSK opener Matthew Hayden said that the franchise should appoint Karthik as their next head coach as well. However, Karthik has enjoyed huge success as the batting […]

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said that current Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik can be the ideal head coach for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2027. However, CSK recently parted ways with Stephen Fleming as head coach, ending a successful 18-year association as well. Meanwhile, Karthik retired from the IPL after […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that Team India must be wary of their struggles in batting in the second innings despite the emphatic 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Karthik specifically mentioned that the Indian batters were throwing away their wickets to the Sri Lankan pacers in the second […]

The club-versus-country debate has once again taken centre stage after England legend Alastair Cook questioned Jacob Bethell’s decision to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 instead of returning home to play county cricket ahead of England’s Test series against New Zealand. Bethell, regarded as one of England’s brightest batting prospects, honoured his IPL […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that there is a “bit of friction” between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the moment. However, both of them have been facing a lot of criticism after India’s T20I series losses against Ireland and England, involving the way they handled Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower is one of the strongest candidates to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach, but feels the former Zimbabwe captain is unlikely to accept the role because of his growing commitments in franchise cricket around the world. Following reports linking Flower with England’s Test coaching vacancy, […]

Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on Team India vice-captain Tilak Varma’s poor run of form in T20I cricket after another disappointing outing in the ongoing series against England. The left-handed batter managed only 11 runs off eight balls in the fourth T20I at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday, July 9, as […]

Former Team India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik said young Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be tested repeatedly with the short delivery around his helmet after his dismissal in the third T20I against England in Nottingham on July 7 as well. The youngster succumbed to a stunning bouncer at his helmet from veteran pacer Jofra Archer, falling for […]

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik shared how Shreyas Iyer looked annoyed during the post-match presentation after Team India’s humiliating 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The newly appointed captain is still searching for his first win amid a string of losses in Ireland and England since taking over […]