Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian to play in SA20, called it the second-best competition after the IPL during his Paarl Royals debut. The veteran cricketer aims to stay connected to competitive cricket post-retirement while also joining RCB as a batting coach in IPL 2025.

"SA20 best after IPL," Dinesh Karthik gives his verdict on best franchise-based league from around the world.