After criticism on social media for his sexist remarks whereas on-air throughout the second ODI between England and Sri Lanka on Thursday, India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik on Sunday apologized for a similar on-air.
The 36-year-old grew to become an instantaneous hit for his on-air commentary throughout the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) remaining between India and New Zealand final month. But quickly after Sri Lanka’s tour of England, she was criticized on Twitter for drawing a comparability between a cricket bat and a “neighbor’s wife”.
“Batsmen and don’t like the bat, they go hand in hand. Most of the batsmen are not liking his bats. They either like someone else’s bat. Bats are like a neighbor’s wife. They always feel better,” the previous KKR captain had mentioned.
Returning to the Sky Sports commentary field for the third ODI three days after the incident, Karthik used the identical platform to apologize for his remarks.
He mentioned, ‘I need to apologize for what occurred within the final match. That was not likely my intention. I simply obtained all of it improper. I apologize to all. It is definitely not right to say that. To say this I’ve acquired a variety of sticks from my spouse and my mom.”
“I’m really sorry that this shouldn’t happen again,” he continued.
Along with Sunil Gavaskar, Karthik was the one different Indian within the English commentary workforce of the host broadcasters for the lately concluded WTC remaining. speaking to india at this timeHe had mentioned that it’s a privilege for me to work with Gavaskar.
The right-handed batsman has represented India in 26 Tests, 94 ODIs and 32 T20 Internationals.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
