Won’t be surprised if Lhuan-dre Pretorius finds a place in IPL in future, says Dinesh Karthik. Former India wicketkeeper-batter also had a close look at young pacer Kwena Maphaka, whose career has skyrocketed in the last 12 months. Karthik, set to assume the role of batting coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), derived considerable satisfaction from mentoring young players in the high-velocity world of T20 cricket in South Africa. He said: “I just inculcated what I have learned during my time of playing sport. Being a sportsman and being someone who is old enough to help young boys, I enjoyed a lot of that’s a good part of my life’” (Karthik was the first Indian player to feature in SA20 2025). The IPL 2025 season begins on March 22 for the Rajasthan Royals.
