Dinesh Karthik Appointed SA20 League Ambassador

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Dinesh Karthik, an Indian commentator and former wicketkeeper, has been appointed as the league ambassador of South Africa's premier T20 cricket tournament, SA20 League, ahead of the 2025 edition.

An Overview of the News

• Karthik becomes the first Indian player to be associated with the SA20 League. 

• He has signed with Paarl Royals as an overseas player for the 2025 season.

Career and Retirement

• Retirement from Cricket: Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2024.

• International Career: Karthik represented India in 26 Tests, 94 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 60 T20Is. He was also part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa.

Connection with Former Teammates

• Joining AB de Villiers: Karthik will join his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Daredevils teammate AB de Villiers as one of the league's ambassadors.

SA20 League Overview

• Tournament Background: The SA20 League, also known as Betway SA20 for sponsorship reasons, is organized by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and was first contested in 2023. The 3rd season is scheduled from 9th January to 8th February 2025.

• Franchise Teams: The tournament features six franchises: MI Cape Town, Joburg Super Kings (JSK), Durban SuperGiants (DSG), Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). These teams are owned by the same entities that own Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.