With Jos Buttler out of the SA20 2025 season, Paarl Royals needed an attacking batsman to replace him. For this, the team has selected former Indian wicketkeeper as an excellent player. Dinesh Karthik who will be one of their star foreign players ahead of the auction.

Former Sri Lankan captain and currently Director of Cricket of Rajasthan Royals Kumar Sangakkara Talked about the importance of this selection of Karthik. He explained in detail why he feels Dinesh Karthik will prove to be vital for the team in the SA 20 League.

Sangakkara has India Today Said in a statement to, “Dinesh Karthik is a fantastic finisher. He is very aggressive and capable in the last part of the innings. His finishing skills in T20 cricket are excellent. His experience will be important for the team. In place of Jos Buttler, we have divided the responsibilities between two different players, and I think this time our team is more balanced than last season.”

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The second player whom Sangakkara talked about here is the England batsman. Joe Root Were. He also discussed in detail about the qualities of this former English captain.

Sangakkara said, “Joe Root is not only an extremely experienced and capable player, but the way he contributes to the team and connects with other players is fantastic. I have watched him closely in the IPL and his experience will be of great benefit to the team.”

The team is better balanced this year: Sangakkara

Sangakkara also said that Paarl Royals This year is better balanced than the last two seasons. Apart from technical skills, he also emphasized on other aspects which help the team win at crucial times.

He said, “It’s a matter of recognizing the important moments and getting them right. With the South African players and our captain David Miller, who has always performed brilliantly for the team, the key is for the players to apply their skills at the right time under pressure. Skill is one part, but when the tournament is at stake, mental strength and adaptability are also required. Last season we were not able to capitalize on those decisive moments, but I am confident that this time we have come better prepared.”

Sangakkara also revealed that while he has already worked with Root in the IPL, this will be the first time he will share the same dressing room with Dinesh Karthik.