Dinesh Karthik Faces Severe Backlash Online Over His Sexist ‘Bats Are Like a Neighbour’s Wife’ Remark During ENG Vs SL 2nd ODI
"Batsmen and not liking bats, they go hand in hand. Most of the batters don’t seem to like their bats. They either like another person’s bat. Bats are like a neighbour’s wife. They always feel better,” he said on air.
Dinesh Karthik had an impressive commentary debut during the recently concluded World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand but he has now faced the wrath of netizens after he made a sexist remark on Thursday. While commentating during the second ODI between England and Sri Lanka, Karthik, in an attempt to explain how batsmen don't like their own bats and have a preference for others' equipments, said this, "Batsmen and not liking bats, they go hand in hand. Most of the batters don’t seem to like their bats. They either like another person’s bat. Bats are like a neighbour’s wife. They always feel better,” he said on air. Dinesh Karthik Thanks Fans for their Response After His Debut in Commentary Box During WTC 2021 Finals (Watch Video)
He was instantly criticised for his sexist comments as netizens called him out on Twitter. Here are some tweets:
The comment clearly didn't sit well with this fan:
He wasn't happy too
Some called for shame
This fan used a meme to react to this comment
Some expected better of him
This fan also didn't appreciate the comment at all
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