After completing his stint with RCB, Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the London Spirit Mentor and batting coach for the Hundred 2026 season.

This begins a new chapter in his career and also marks his first venture into a support role outside of India’s league. The 40-year-old Dinesh Karthik has made 180 international appearances for India during his career and also played 257 IPL games from 2008 to 2024.

Ahead of the 2025 IPL season, he took up the same role of batting coach and mentor with RCB who secured a successful campaign and helped RCB claim their maiden IPL trophy.

The London Spirit’s director of cricket Mo Bobat who is also RCB’s Director of Cricket, welcomed Dinesh Karthik to the franchise and said he was looking forward to the enthusiasm with each he would work with players and fellow support staff at the franchise.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome DK (Dinesh Karthik) to London Spirit. He is a truly original thinker in our game and his vast experience in short-format and franchise cricket will be invaluable to us.

Dinesk Karthik said working at Lord’s during the English Summer was a dream come true for him and was excited to enter their new journey.

The 40-year old Dinesh Karthik has retired from Indian cricket, but continues to play in overseas leagues. He has already played for Paarl Royals in the SA20 and recently led India in the Hong Kong Sixes.