Dinesh Karthik delight at being handed India captaincy for Hong Kong Sixes
Former wicketkeeper-batsman set to swap commentary box for playing field in November tournament
Dinesh Karthik will swap the commentary box for the playing field after he was appointed India captain for this year’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes.
A veteran of 26 Test matches and 154 limited overs internationals, former wicketkeeper-batsman Karthik spent the summer covering the exhilarating series between England and India for Sky Sports.
He has joined 38-year-old spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian side for the three-day tournament at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from November 7.
“It is an absolute honour leading India at the Hong Kong Sixes, a tournament with such rich history and global recognition,” Karthik said.
“I look forward to leading a group of players who have such incredible records to their credit … together we will aim to bring joy to the fans and play cricket that is both fearless and entertaining.”
India lost all five of their matches when the Sixes returned following a seven-year absence in 2024. In the 40-year-old Karthik, they have added a player who recorded a strike rate of 142.61 from 48 T20 international innings. He last played in February for South African T20 side Paarl Royals.