South Africa’s premier T20 competition, Betway SA20, Monday appointed former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik as a brand ambassador.
The league took X to share the news with cricket fans around the world.
Dinesh Karthik, who has transitioned to a successful career in commentary post-retirement, expressed his enthusiasm for his new role. “I’m thrilled to join the Betway SA20 as an ambassador,” said Karthik. “The League has been electric in the first two seasons with some of the world’s best players on show and exciting young talent putting up their hands on the global stage. It’s a privilege to be associated with the Betway SA20 and I look forward to working with Graeme and his team.”
As a league ambassador, Karthik will be joining cricket great AB de Villiers and his former IPL teammate. Working in together, they will increase interest in the league and extend its audience worldwide, focusing on key markets like the UK and India.
The official statement from SA20 highlights the impact of Karthik’s involvement: “Betway SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 competition, proudly welcomes Dinesh Karthik as a League ambassador. Karthik’s vast cricketing expertise as a World Cup Winner and former Indian national player is an exciting development for the League, which continues to gather momentum as one of the world’s top-tier franchise leagues.”
