'Bats are like a neighbour's wife': Dinesh Karthik lands in trouble over 'sexist' comment

Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik who has been flaunting his commentary skills lately, came under fire during England vs Sri Lanka match on Friday after he likened a 'cricket bat' to a 'neighbour's wife'. During  2nd ODI between England and Sri Lanka, Dinesh Karthik said that it was common for batsmen to t like ir own bats but like ar cricketer's bat instead. He n went on to add that 'bats are like a neighbour’s wife, y always feel better.' 

"Batsmen and t liking bats, y go hand in hand. Most of batters don’t seem to like ir bats. y eir like ar person’s bat, or…Bats are like a neighbour’s wife. y always feel better,” Dinesh Karthik said.

Netizens react to Dinesh Karthik's commentary

While some took DK's comment in harmless fun, ors were t so forgiving and found comment sexist and a little difficult to digest. tably, Dinesh Karthik who began his career in commentary box alongside legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kumar Sangakkara, Nasser Hussain, and ors in WTC Final 2021 has been orwise praised for his interesting quips and insights. Here is what some netizens thought about his recent comment-  

Most recently, Australia's off-spinner Chris Green was bowled over by vibe of Dinesh Karthik's attire during commentary and called 'DK's kit on mic a vibe.' Chris Green on Thursday took to his Twitter handle and shared a picture of Dinesh Karthik behind mic during India vs New Zealand WTC 2021. Chirs Green on Twitter wrote, "DK’s kit on mic is a vibe". As soon as Chris Green shared Dinesh Karthik's photo, Tamil Nadu-based cricketer expressed his gratitude to off-spinner.