Overview

• The move marks Karthik’s maiden appearance in the International League T20, the team confirmed in its announcement.
• Karthik said he is very excited to join a young, ambitious group and called Sharjah Cricket Stadium an iconic venue.
• Head coach JP Duminy praised Karthik’s innovative T20 mind and said his experience will aid the squad’s younger players.
• Across 412 T20 matches, Karthik has scored 7,437 runs with 35 fifties at a strike rate of 136.66, reflecting two decades of experience.
• He is set to link up with overseas teammates Tim David and Sikandar Raza alongside captain Tim Southee as Sharjah shapes its roster ahead of the auction.