Dinesh Karthik’s last-ball six to win Nidahas Trophy vs Bangladesh on Mar 18, 2018: Watch

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik made his international debut in an ODI against England in 2004. Since n, stylish Tamil Nadu batsman has played 26 Tests, 94 ODIs and 32 T20Is for country. While he was part of Indian side that won 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, one of highlights of his career came against Bangladesh on an eventful evening of March 18, 2018, which was exactly two years ago.

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Nidahas Trophy 2018

In March 2018, India toured Sri Lanka for a Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series that involved Bangladesh as third side. tournament was organised to commemorate 70 years of independence of Sri Lanka. Unfortunately for home side, Sri Lanka failed to reach final after y lost a virtual semi-final against Bangladesh.

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March 18, 2018: Dinesh Karthik last ball six Nidahas Trophy

In final, Bangladesh won toss and decided to bat first. Riding on Sabbir Rahman’s 77, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 166-8 in ir 20 overs. In response, captain Rohit Sharma scored 56 before his dismissal curtailed India to 98-4 in 13.2 overs.

With 34 runs more required within final 12 deliveries, a win for India seemed highly unlikely at that st. However, Dinesh Karthik walked out to middle and started clubbing Bangladeshi bowlers to all corners of ground. He scored a whirlwind 29* from just 8 balls that included a last-ball six to win match. He was adjudged as ‘Player of Final’ and India went on to lift Nidahas Trophy 2018.

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Dinesh Karthik in IPL 2020 for KKR team 2020

Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR team 2020) during Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) trading window. He was retained by franchise for ₹7.4 crore. Having debuted for KKR in IPL 2018, he is all set to reprise his role as ir captain in upcoming IPL 2020 season, should tournament proceed with its new rescheduled date.

IPL postponed news

Earlier, IPL 2020 was scheduled to launch on March 29 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. However, in wake of worldwide panic caused by coronavirus pandemic, IPL 2020 was postponed to April 15. Since much remains to be learnt about impact of coronavirus, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are likely to decide exact fate of impending T20 carnival within a few days.

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Im credits: Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel