New Delhi: Former Team India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik cracked a funny remark as the team arrived in Kolkata ahead of their opening match against defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on Saturday, March 22.
Dinesh Karthik hung up his boots in June 2024. Since then, the 39-year-old has frequently been seen in the commentary box, and a month after his retirement, he was named the batting coach for RCB.
Upon the team’s arrival in Kolkata, Karthik was asked to share in 30 seconds what one could do in the city. He responded (via RCB YouTube):
“Howrah Bridge, you can go there. Victoria Memorial, that is there. Apart from that, if you like Biryani, you will have one potato in between but it will not be as spicy as the other places. Then you can go to Kalighat temple. You can also go meet Sourav Ganguly if he has the time for you. You can definitely come to the Eden Gardens on the 22nd to watch us play, which is very important. ”
Karthik also mentioned that visitors could enjoy Rasgulla, Mishti Doi, and try Machher Jhol while in the city. Watch the video of his response below (from 3:31):
How do RCB compare with KKR in head-to-head?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders are two sides that met in the inaugural IPL match. Over the years, KKR has had the edge, with a 20-14 head-to-head advantage.
The teams clashed twice last season, with KKR emerging victorious on both occasions. This year, they will face off in the opening match on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the reverse fixture scheduled for May 17 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
