SA20 announce Dinesh Karthik as league ambassador forward of third season

Johannesburg, fifth August 2024: SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 competitors, proudly welcomes Dinesh Karthik as a League ambassador. 

Karthik’s huge cricketing experience as a World Cup Winner and former Indian nationwide participant is an thrilling improvement for the League, which continues to collect momentum as one of many world’s top-tier franchise leagues. 

“I’m thrilled to affix the Betway SA20 as an envoy,” mentioned Karthik.  “The League has been electrical within the first two seasons with among the world’s finest gamers on present and thrilling younger expertise placing up their fingers on the worldwide stage.  It’s a privilege to be related to the SA20 and I stay up for working with Graeme and his crew.”

The 39-year-old former India worldwide boasts intimate information of franchise T20 cricket, having been a part of the Indian Premier League since its inception in 2008. 

He has represented six groups throughout his 16-year IPL profession. Throughout this era, Karthik has amassed 4842 runs at a median of 26.32 and a strike charge of 135.66. He has additionally taken 145 catches behind the wicket and accomplished 37 stumpings. 

Throughout the latter levels of his profession, Karthik has additionally morphed into one of many shortest format’s finest finishers by including an explosive component to his sport. 

‘DK’ – as he’s affectionately recognized – has additionally developed into one of many world’s most likable tv commentators with not solely his information of the sport coming to the fore but in addition his distinctive sense of humour charming audiences all around the globe. 

Karthik might be working very intently with fellow SA20 ambassador AB de Villiers and the administration crew to assist strengthen the League’s international fan base and reinforce model consciousness throughout key strategic markets in India and the UK. 

Talking on the appointment of Dinesh Karthik because the league ambassador, SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith mentioned, “We’re thrilled to welcome DK as an envoy for Betway SA20 season 3. His distinctive cricketing expertise and character make him the right match for our league and his involvement will undoubtedly elevate the League’s standing globally and in India. We stay up for a incredible season forward, with DK enjoying a significant function in making it a convincing success.”

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