Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik made history by becoming the first Indian to play in South Africa's SA20 league. Karthik joined Paarl Royals as a replacement for Jos Buttler and praised the league as the second best after the IPL. He expressed enthusiasm for competing in such a talent-rich tournament and highlighted his desire for challenging cricket.
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