Dinesh Karthik inquired Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of CSK, about the ongoing excitement in the IPL 2024 season. With KKR, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already securing playoff spots, only one seat remains. CSK and RCB are engaged in a fierce competition for this spot. Their crucial match is scheduled for May 18 in Bangalore, determining the final team in the top 4.
A trending screenshot of Dinesh Karthik's Instagram story has sparked interest, leading Ruturaj Gaikwad to pose an intriguing question. The viral screenshot captured Karthik encouraging his friends and fans to ask questions. During this interaction, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad humorously questioned Karthik about his future IPL franchise, specifically mentioning Chennai Super Kings. Karthik responded light-heartedly, jokingly inquiring about the role, suggesting the captaincy. This exchange was accompanied by a smiling emoji from the wicket-keeper batsman.
Despite leading Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket on multiple occasions, Dinesh Karthik expressed regret for never having the opportunity to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Karthik shared his disappointment during a conversation on Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's podcast 'Kutty Stories'. He recounted believing that Chennai would recruit him in the inaugural IPL season due to VB Chandrasekhar's influence within the team
. However, Karthik's hopes faded when CSK secured MS Dhoni, signaling the end of his chances with the franchise. Currently, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow Supergiants are vying for the final playoff spot. With Sunrisers reaching 15 points from 13 matches, only CSK can potentially match or surpass this score. Chennai stands at 14 points after 13 matches, set to face Bangalore on May 18.
Bangalore and Lucknow hold 12 points each, but Lucknow's unfavorable net run rate poses a significant challenge for their qualification. The upcoming Chennai versus Bangalore match is anticipated as a decisive showdown.
