"Dinesh Karthik Blames Mental Side of Things: Shocking Retirement Announcement!"
Dinesh Karthik blames the mental side of things for his shocking retirement announcement, shedding light on the often-overlooked psychological challenges faced by athletes.
Dinesh Karthik Blames 'Mental Side of Things' After Announcing Retirement, Credits ‘Impact Player’ Rule for Longevity
Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement after RCB's IPL 2024 exit. The veteran was key to their playoff run this season.
One of the best finishers in modern cricket, Dinesh Karthik retired from the Indian Premier League after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's exit in IPL 2024. He played his final IPL match against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad.
On Cricbuzz, Karthik said his retirement wasn't due to fitness, but the mental aspect of the game. "I think I am physically ready to play for another three years.
Dinesh Karthik Credits Impact Player Rule for Longevity: Here's Why
Especially with the Impact Player rule, it becomes much easier. Touch wood, I have never missed a game because of an injury through my three decades. I've been blessed that way. I was never worried about my body or my fitness," he said.
"It was all about the mental side of things, whether I'll be able to push as much in the lead-up to the tournament, whether if I don't play as many matches, will I be okay with it," he added.
Karthik was in poor form in IPL 2023 but made a comeback this year and was key in RCB's playoff run. "I am internally very motivated. Intrinsically, extremely motivated and I've lived by the mantra that if you are the best, no one can stop you.
Mental Side and Impact Player Rule: Dinesh Karthik’s Retirement Insight
I just believed if I get one chance, I should make the most of it. I never complained. I always thought I got a chance but I missed it. I got a tournament here, but I probably could have done better in this match. And that kept me going," he said.
In IPL 2024, Karthik scored 326 runs in 13 innings, with a strike rate of 187.35. During the season, he also hit two half-centuries. In 257 IPL career matches, he scored 4842 runs at a strike rate of 135.36, with a high score of 97* and 22 half-centuries.
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