Overview
- Karthik, speaking on the RCB podcast Tuesday, explained how he moved into a batting coach and mentor role within a year of retiring.
- He said Director of Cricket Mo Bobat raised the idea during IPL 2024 and clearly showed what the job would look like.
- Karthik added that he trusted Bobat’s judgment and consulted his wife and RCB staffer Malolan Rangarajan before agreeing.
- He credited Virat Kohli’s encouragement for sealing the decision, recalling the words, “You should do it. You would probably fit in quite nicely.”
- He noted that head coach Andy Flower supported the hire and that a larger Indian support staff helped RCB win its first IPL title over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.