On-air banter between sports commentators is nothing new, but sometimes things can take an unexpected turn. This was the case during a recent cricket match between India and Australia when Dinesh Karthik and Mark Waugh had a brief altercation on Star Sports.
It all started when Waugh expressed his dissatisfaction with the fields set by Australian captain Pat Cummins. Specifically, he didn’t like the deep point field for Cheteshwar Pujara and suggested packing the off-side cordon instead. Karthik, who was also commentating, then questioned Waugh about this strategy.
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Mark Waugh Snaps At Dinesh Karthik
The conversation took a turn for the worse when Dinesh Karthik seemed to be questioning Waugh’s cricketing knowledge and tactics.
“So you are unhappy with the field. There is nobody for Rohit Sharma, you are okay with that. Would you do the same as a captain?”
Mark Waugh went, “ I am not talking about Rohit Sharma, he is a completely different player DK.”
“… We have obviously think different.. but I want to pack that offside for Pujara, think there is a big chance of getting, squeezing one there,” Waugh said. “I want to pack that offside, have my point up., have the catching cover stay there… reasonable field.”
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Dinesh Karthik didn’t let it go. “Really, you don’t think he would have found the trap in that one? He had time.”
Waugh may have been offended by his tone since he blurted out in a voice that sounded irritated.
“I didn’t know this was a press conference. You are going to get one question per session, right?”
The tension was palpable, and Sanjay Manjrekar quickly intervened to calm things down. He read out the score, and in the next over, the commentary seemed to return to normal.
While the exchange between Dinesh Karthik and Mark Waugh was brief, it highlights the importance of mutual respect in sports commentary. Commentators must be able to express their opinions and offer analysis, but they must also be mindful of how their comments may be perceived by others.
It’s also worth noting that Karthik and Waugh quickly recovered from the incident and continued their commentary without further incident. This is a testament to their professionalism and ability to put aside any personal differences for the sake of the sport.
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