Dinesh Karthik is now the mentor and batting coach of RCB. DK knows Tamil Nadu cricket very well. Hence, he will surely target some of the players from Tamil Nadu for RCB in the upcoming auctions. Some of these players could also be from the recent Tamil Nadu Premier League. TNPL has also produced a lot of fine players for IPL in the past. Here, we take a look at the list of three top TNPL 2024 performers whom Dinesh Karthik could sign for RCB in IPL 2025 Auctions.
1) Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan is one of the top TNPL 2024 performers whom Dinesh Karthik could sign for RCB in IPL 2025 Auctions. The player picked a lot of wickets and also scored runs at a high strike rate.
At No.6, he would be a top fit for any team. Especially at Chinnaswamy with short boundaries, Shahrukh Khan could finally prove his potential. Dinesh Karthik might know him very well and could target the cricketer.
2) P Vignesh
TNPL has been successful in producing some fine left-arm spinners in recent years. The likes of R Sai Kishore have also gone on to represent Team India.
RCB definitely needs to work on the spin department. At Chinnaswamy, you might need someone who can be defensive. P Vignesh is good in this aspect. He can bowl in the powerplay, as well. Therefore, he is on this list.
3) Tushar Raheja
RCB needs a wicketkeeper who can replace Dinesh Karthik. While they would prefer a keeper who can also finish games with the bat, the team will also want an option in the top order.
In this regard, 23-year-old Tushar Raheja would be a good fit for the franchise. He scored runs at a strike rate of 150 in TNPL 2024. The youngster finished as the second-highest run-getter. Since he is a left-hander, he also adds balance to the side.
