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Indian veteran wicketkeeping-batter Dinesh Karthik took a hilarious dig at the former England skipper Nasser Hussain and stated that he wanted Karthik out of the World Cup 2023 squad. Karthik is currently participating in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League and has been displaying remarkable prowess for his side Royal Challengers Bengaluru and guided the side to victory against Punjab Kings.
Karthik appeared on one of the episodes of Sky Sports, where former England great hailed the Indian batter for his batting skills and tipped him to be a part of India’s squad in the upcoming World Cup 2024. After Hussain’s remarks, Karthik took a dig at Hussain, leaving him and Michael Atherton in splits. Check the top betting trends on the best betting sites in India and apps.
Karthik told Hussain, "Nas I am not going to trust a word of what you said. Nas doesn't like me as a person, as a player, as a wicketkeeper let alone any part of me. This was the first time he said oh you smashed it. But still, if you ask him if he puts the Indian team right now and ask six keepers I would be the eighth on the list.”
He added, "Last year at the World Cup the only person who wanted me so badly out of the team... You took an interview with me you stabbed me in the back. Where is the Rishabh Pant that was the headline we got. Don't try to play nice and coy with me. After ten games he would probably give me a ring and say I just thought for a second you batted well now looks good. On a serious note, it has been a good start for me personally.”
RCB will now lock horns with SunRisers Hyderabad on April 15, Monday in Bengaluru.
