The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the death of the veteran WicketKeeper Dinesh Karthik Captain team at the upcoming Hong Kong Tones 2025 tournament, November 7-9 at tin kwong road resort, Mong Kok, Hong Kong’s tones 2025 tournament
This year’s edition promises thrilling action in one of Cricket’s most entertaining shorter formats as teams from around the world – including Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan – compete in the three-day extravaganza.
Dinesh Karthik to lead India in Hong Kong Sixes 2025
Dinesh Karthik who is retired Someone’s impl Last season, however, the global franchise remains active in the T20 leagues, showing pride and excitement in the national side in a tournament that mixes fun, face and fierce competition.
“It’s an absolute honor to lead India in the Hong Kong Sixes. This format brings out the best in the fun and skill of cricket. We have a balanced squad that can quickly adapt to high-intensity conditions.” Karthik said in an official statement.
His leadership and finishing ability will be key to leading a team with a mix of seasoned starters and local stalwarts poised to take a share of the international sub-titles.
India have been drawn in Group C alongside Pakistan and Kuwait
In the group stage, India find themselves in Group C, with matches against Pakistan and Kuwait in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
Each match will consist of six games per side with six players per team in the field. Every bowler has more than one, except the WicketKeeper and another bowler, who have two overs each. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals, followed by single-match knockouts to determine the champion.
Teams that fail to advance in the main knockout draw will compete in bowl and plate fixtures, providing each side with valuable match exposure.
A balanced and experienced Indian squad
The Indian squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes 2025 has a perfect blend of experience, skill and versatility.
Along with Karthik, the team has a former India international Robin Uthappa and Stuart Binnyknown for both explosive batting and adaptability in shorter formats. Abhimanyu Mithun and Shahbaz Nadeem Bowling depth and control, however Priyank Panchal and Bharat Chipli Strengthen the matchup staff with consistency and power hitting.
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India’s full squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025
Dinesh Karthik (c), Robin Uthappa, Bharat Chipli, Stuart Binny, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal
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