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News18
08-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Dinesh Karthik Takes A Dig At Ravi Shastri In Front Of Him: 'Told Me You Are...'
Last Updated: Dinesh Karthik humorously recounted how Ravi Shastri ended his Test career after the 2018 Lord's Test. Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik took a light-hearted, cheeky dig at his former coach, Ravi Shastri, in front of him by talking about the time his Test career ended. Speaking in the public podcast on Monday, Karthik revealed how Shastri told him he was 'done' and shouldn't 'bother coming' after the Lord's Test of India's 2018 tour of England, in contrast to others like Nasser Hussain having it the other way around. Karthik made a Test comeback in June 2018, filling in for the injured first-choice wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha for India's Test against Afghanistan. He had racked up runs in both domestic cricket and white ball internationals for India, and the selectors eventually decided to take him to the summer's tour of England as well. However, there he struggled on the green tracks, scoring 0 and 20 at Edgbaston and 1 and 0 at Lord's. The latter proved to be the last Test of his career. 'The first thing is, I feel there's not much in common between me and Nas (Hussain), and I'd like to keep it that way," Karthik said on the Sky Sports Podcast where he sat alongside Shastri, Hussain and Michael Atherton. 'But sadly, he finished in Lord's and I finished in Lord's, the only difference being he went and knocked on the coach's door, saying, 'I think I am done'. In my case, the coach came and said, 'Don't bother coming for the next Test, I think you are done'," he added. When Karthik was dropped from the second Test, India went with young Rishabh Pant, fresh off an excellent season in the IPL. Though the Delhi player struggled with the gloves, his batting was undeniably special, earning him the distinction of being Saha's competition, before he eventually replaced the Bengal man. Karthik and Shastri are currently in England and this podcast was shot before the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's Lord's Test. Given the history of the ground, it's always a special ocassion. The series is at an exciting juncture, with England winning the frist Test at Headingley and India replying with a historic win at Edgbaston. Pant, now considered one of the greatest glovemen in the country's history, has played a pivotal role, scoring 342 runs across four innings already. First Published:
Mint
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
England greats don't want RCB to IPL 2025 title: ‘He's going to be doubly unbearable'; here's the whole story
Former England cricketers Michael Atherton and Naseer Hussain passed a teasing remark on Dinesh Karthik, stating the latter will be 'doubly unbearable' in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) go on to win their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) in two day's time. RCB are just one win away from their maiden IPL title after the Rajat Patidar-led side demolished Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. RCB have reached an IPL final thrice before, losing on all occasions. Following his retirement from international cricket, Karthik has been working as a cricket pundit on multiple platforms in India and overseas. During his time as cricket pundit, Karthik has shared the same commentary box alongside Atherton and Hussain and has share a great camaraderie among the three. The former wicketkeeper-batter retired from IPL in 2024 before being roped in as a mentor by RCB for the 2025 season. "RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor and he's won it," Hussain said in a teasing manner during a Sky Sports Podcast with Atherton. In RCB go on to win the title, Karthik will etch his name in history books of winning an IPL trophy in his first year of being a support staff. Atherton echoed Hussain. 'He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation holding it there with Virat Kohli,' Atherton added. One of the most knowledgeable individuals in the Indian cricket, Karthik has been a voice on and off the field too. Starting from the mega auction to RCB's entire IPL 2025 campaign, Karthik played a huge part in changing the franchise's fortunes in the past one year. On June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium, RCB will face either Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings in the final. Mumbai Indians have defeated Gujarat Titans in Eliminator to set a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
NDTV
01-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"He Will Be Unbearable": England Greats Don't Want RCB Winning IPL Title. Here's Why
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are just one win away from clinching the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title. After a comprehensive victory against the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, RCB have set the tone for what their opponents can expect from them in the final. While the franchise's extravagant fanbase is keeping its fingers crossed for the final, some England greats like Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton are worried about RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik becoming 'unbearable' if the team goes on to lift its maiden title after 17 years. Karthik, who has worked as a cricket pundit for multiple platforms before being roped in as RCB's mentor ahead of the IPL 2025 season, is on the brink of doing what no other coach has previously managed to with the franchise. In his first campaign as an IPL side's support staff, Karthik stands just one win away from helping RCB win the elusive IPL title. "RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor and he's won it," Hussain jokingly said during a Sky Sports Podcast. "He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation holding it there with Virat Kohli," Michael Atherton added. Karthik hasn't just been a voice in the dressing room but has also acted as a 'leader' on the field for RCB, giving instructions from outside the boundary rope on a regular basis. "Being part of RCB is a very special feeling. Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it's a journey that's been filled with lots of highs and lows. But the trophy hadn't reached the shores of Bangalore yet. If I could be part of that journey, why not? That was a big question in my mind. I know how close we were when I played. So here's another opportunity for me as a coach," said Karthik on his role. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton say Dinesh Karthik will be ‘unbearable' if RCB win IPL 2025: ‘He'll be like John Terry'
Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is chasing history as they look to win their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The franchise qualified for the summit clash of the 2025 season after beating Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. The franchise will now face either Punjab Kings or Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. Ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 final, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton joked that Dinesh Karthik would be unbearable if RCB ended their trophy drought and won the T20 competition this year. Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Dinesh Karthik was named RCB's batting coach, and his inclusion in the support staff has paid real dividends. After the league stage match against Lucknow Super Giants, Jitesh Sharma revealed how Dinesh Karthik has helped him improve his game. Michael Atherton also joined the banter, saying Dinesh Karthik will probably act like former Chelsea star John Terry after the 2012 Champions League final. He said just like Terry, Dinesh Karthik will also be at the front of the trophy celebrations. 'RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor, and he's won it,' Hussain said on the Sky Sports Podcast. On the other hand, Atherton said, 'He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation, holding it there with Virat Kohli." Dinesh Karthik also reacted to the viral video clip, responding in six words to the banter between Atherton and Hussain about RCB's campaign in the IPL 2025 season so far. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dinesh Karthik wrote, 'This podcast needs some young energy.' Earlier, Dinesh Karthik had stated that it was a very special feeling for him to be a part of RCB. He stated winning the tournament with the franchise was the biggest reason behind him deciding to join the support staff. "Being part of RCB is a very special feeling. Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it's a journey that's been filled with lots of highs and lows," said Karthik in a video posted on the official handle of RCB. "But the trophy hadn't reached the shores of Bangalore yet. If I could be part of that journey, why not? That was a big question in my mind. I know how close we were when I played. So here's another opportunity for me as a coach," he added.
India Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Dinesh Karthik will be unbearable if RCB win IPL 2025 title: Naseer Hussain
Nasser Hussain joked that Dinesh Karthik would be unbearable if RCB won the IPL 2025 in his first year as the side's mentor. Karthik, who retired from the IPL last season, was appointed before the 2025 campaign. He played a big role in helping the think tank assemble the team during the IPL 2025 auction. The inputs from the former India wicketkeeper played a vital role in Bengaluru's phenomenal 2025 campaign as they made it to the final by winning Qualifier 1 against PBKS. Speaking on the Sky Sports podcast, Hussain, who works alongside Karthik in the commentary box, said that the former wicketkeeper will be unbearable if RCB win the title. advertisementMichael Atherton also chimed in and said that Karthik will act like John Terry after the 2012 Champions League final and will be at the front of the trophy celebrations. 'RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor and he's won it,' Hussain said in jest on the Sky Sports Podcast in a humorous tone. 'He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation holding it there with Virat Kohli,' Michael Atherton Karthik said about being part of RCBKarthik said that it is a very special feeling to be part of RCB. The RCB batting mentor said that winning the first IPL title for the franchise was one of the main reasons why he decided to join the side. advertisement"Being part of RCB is a very special feeling. Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it's a journey that's been filled with lots of highs and lows. But the trophy hadn't reached the shores of Bangalore yet. If I could be part of that journey, why not? That was a big question in my mind. I know how close we were when I played. So here's another opportunity for me as a coach," said Karthik. RCB will face the winner of the Qualifier 2 between PBKS and MI in Ahmedabad on June 3. Trending Reel IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
