Dinesh Karthik with Neeraj Chopra: Former Indian cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik had decided to say goodbye to cricket after the recently concluded IPL 2024. Meanwhile, a video of him has surfaced, seeing which it now seems that Karthik is eager to make a career in some other sport after retiring from cricket. In fact, in a viral video, Karthik was seen practicing javelin throw with Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra.

Karthik is taking javelin throwing training from Neeraj Chopra

Let us tell you that Dinesh Karthik is all set to host the 'Get Set Gold' show for Paris Olympics 2024, which is just 2 months away from now. Karthik will host javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra, reigning Commonwealth Games champion in boxing Nikhat Zareen, world number 1 badminton men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Olympic bronze medalist hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejeshi. Karthik joined the training session to understand the challenges that come in the way of success in the Olympics.

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Speaking about being a part of this training session, Karthik said, “I feel very proud to have this opportunity to meet these world-class athletes, which was a humbling and inspiring experience. It gave me a deep appreciation for the determination required to achieve the highest glory on the world stage. This presentation will give the audience a glimpse of these Olympians’ dedication, discipline, relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to their dreams.”

Dinesh Karthik will be seen doing English commentary in T20 World Cup 2024

Dinesh Karthik will now be seen playing the role of English commentator in the T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in June, which will be held from June 2 with the match between USA and Canada.

Karthik received an emotional guard of honour from his RCB teammates after the eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on May 22. The wicketkeeper-batsman also got a little emotional after that.