Former Wicketkeeper Becomes India Captain Post Retirement

The Hong Kong Sixes competition will start on November 7. In contrast to the conventional forms, the Hong Kong Sixes have a fast-paced framework that is thought to increase audience interest. Several international teams compete in this competition every year. Twelve teams competed in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024, divided into four pools of three teams each. After finishing last in the 2024 tournament, Team India will return to battle at the Hong Kong Sixes for exciting cricket action again.

Former players Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaz Nadeem, Bharat Chipli, and wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami were among those who led the effort last year under Robin Uthappa. This time, former wicket-keeper batter for India, Dinesh Karthik, will lead the team. In 2024, Karthik retired from every form of professional cricket in India.

Afterwards, he became the batting coach for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the Hong Kong Sixes, the wicketkeeper-batsman will now take the field again to lead India. The Indian squad will greatly benefit from Karthik, who was among the best wicketkeepers in India during his playing days.

Dinesh Karthik to be India Captain for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

Dinesh Karthik India captain announcement for Hong Kong Sixes tournament will be a big moment for him. He expressed his gratitude and is looking forward to lead the team in this interesting league.

"I look forward to lead a group of players who have such incredible records to their credit, and together we will aim to bring joy to the fans and play cricket that is both fearless and entertaining," Karthik said upon his appointment that he will strive to play daring and exciting cricket and that it is a great honor for him to lead the Indian team.

In addition to Dinesh Karthik, his former Tamil Nadu teammate, R Ashwin, has also signed up to play for Team India in the Hong Kong Sixes competition. The overall India squad for Hong Kong sixes is yet to be announced. India lost all of their matches under Robin Uthappa's captaincy and were eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Hong Kong Sixes; hence, their performance was not very noteworthy. They will be aiming to turn things around this season.

Dinesh Karthik in SA20 Auction

Karthik, meanwhile, has registered for the SA20 2026 auction as well. During SA20 2025 last year, the wicketkeeper-batter performed admirably well. Karthik, who plays for Paarl Royals, made his debut against the Johannesburg Super Kings. As the Paarl Royals were struggling at 40 for 4 in the sixth over, Karthik came in at number six and had to stabilize the innings following the early collapse.

He counterattacked, showcasing his composure and power-striking prowess. In the 13th over, he gave Wihan Lubbe a shock by smashing three consecutive sixes. With his first SA20 fifty, a vital 53 from 39 balls, Dinesh Kartik demonstrated his finishing prowess. He has been one of the best finishers in the world of all time.

The Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground will host the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 from November 7–9. The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 is expected to be a fantastic fusion of worldwide names, fast-paced cricket, and unparalleled entertainment, solidifying its standing as one of the world's most exhilarating short-format competitions.