Dinesh Karthik has highlighted that Indian cricketers should be permitted to play in overseas T20 leagues only after they retire from International Cricket. Karthik retired from International cricket in IPL 2024 and he joined Paarl Royals in SA20 2025 season. He has represented various franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in his career.

According to Dinesh Karthik the Indian cricket provides ample opportunities and financial security to its players making it unnecessary for them to seek experience in international T20 leagues while still representing India.

“I am a big believer that the IPL should be the crown jewel for the BCCI. It is at the moment. The IPL is the crown jewel of world cricket. For that to maintain their status quo as No. 1, I believe Indian cricketers shouldn’t be allowed to play in overseas leagues unless they are retired. The players can take their call, because if they feel they are done with IPL, they can move on to other leagues. I completely stand along with the BCCI on that front,” Karthik told the reporters at the SA20.

“I agree you can always argue, asking ‘should youngsters be given an opportunity (to play in overseas leagues)? But I think there is enough and more in India in terms of competition and ways of being secure financially. The IPL is a great platform. There is good domestic cricket and all the state franchise leagues as well that’s happening right now as we speak,” Karthik said.

“I think there is a lot of cricket to be played in India. Indian cricketers should be allowed to play once they retire. I believe that is the right way to go. I believe SA20 or any other league, for that matter, will be more than happy to work with a couple of retired from playing for India,” Karthik added.