Sharjah, Sept 30 (UNI) The Sharjah Warriorz today announced the inclusion of Indian cricket stalwart Dinesh Karthik for Season 4 of the DP World ILT20, marking his first appearance in the tournament. Karthik replaces Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis in the JP Duminy-coached side.
A T20 veteran with a career spanning two decades, Karthik is known for his finishing prowess, six-hitting ability, and tactical acumen. He was part of India’s victorious squads in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and played a key role as batting coach in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win in 2025.
In T20s, Karthik has played 412 matches, scoring 7,437 runs at a strike rate of 136.66, including 35 fifties. For India, he has 686 runs in 60 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 142.61.
At Sharjah Warriorz, Karthik will join forces with RCB teammate Tim David and last season’s champion Sikandar Raza, alongside captain Tim Southee, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Saurabh Netravalkar.
“I am excited to join Sharjah Warriorz and help a young, ambitious team achieve something special,” said Karthik. “Playing at Sharjah is always a dream, and being part of this franchise makes it even more special.”
Head Coach JP Duminy added, “Dinesh brings immense experience and innovation to our T20 setup. His explosive batting and guidance will be invaluable to our younger players.”
COO Kshemal Waingankar said, “We are thrilled to have Dinesh Karthik on board. His energy, work ethic, and finishing ability will make Sharjah Warriorz a formidable side this season.”
