In a humorous interaction on social media, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik showcased his sharp wit when a fan mistakenly identified him as Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey. The mix-up occurred after the release of Massey’s latest film, ‘Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba’, a romantic thriller that premiered on Netflix on Friday (August 9) and has been trending on the platform ever since.

Dinesh Karthik responds with a funny comeback to a fan

Massey, known for his role in the critically acclaimed movie 12th Fail, has gained significant popularity for his versatile acting skills. However, one fan, seemingly struck by a resemblance between Karthik and Massey, tweeted after watching Massey’s ‘Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba’ playfully congratulating Karthik for his “performance” in the film.

“Just watched Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba, powerful performance by @Dineshkarthik”, a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Just watched Phir Aayi Hasseen Dilruba, powerful performance by @DineshKarthik 👏

— Big Bakait (@adirectconvo) August 16, 2024

The fan’s jest was met with a light-hearted and sarcastic reply from Karthik, who thanked the fan with a laughing emoji, proving that the cricketer-turned-commentator hasn’t lost his sense of humor.

“Oh wow!!! Thanks” Karthik replied to the fan.

Oh wow !!!

Thanks 🤣😂 https://t.co/D28F2ETkiG

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 17, 2024

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Karthik’s unexpected comeback to cricket 

Just months after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket, Karthik has taken the cricket world by surprise with his decision to return to competitive play. The former Indian cricketer, who had bid farewell to the sport after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, recently revealed that he will be participating in the upcoming season of the SA20 cricket league in South Africa. This unexpected comeback made Karthik, the first Indian cricketer to join the South African T20 league, where he will represent the Paarl Royals.

Kathik’s new coaching role at RCB

In addition to his return to active cricket, Karthik is also set to take on a new role in the IPL. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced that Karthik will join their coaching staff as the batting coach and mentor for the men’s team in the upcoming season. This appointment comes after Karthik’s pivotal role as a player for RCB in the last IPL season, where his experience and leadership were highly valued. Karthik’s dual involvement in both playing and coaching highlights his continued passion for the sport and his commitment to contributing to cricket in diverse capacities. As he prepares for these new challenges, fans eagerly anticipate his impact both on the field and in the dugout.

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