Irfan Pathan Points Finger at Dinesh Karthik for RCB’s Defeat to KKR
Irfan Pathan puts the blame on Dinesh Karthik for RCB's recent loss: Former Indian cricketer, now commentator, Irfan Pathan, criticizes Dinesh Karthik, the wicketkeeper-batsman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for his team's defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the 36th match of IPL 2024, held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, RCB faced KKR . KKR, batting first, scored a massive 222 runs. Initially, RCB seemed to have control over the game during their batting innings. However, by the end of the 18th over, RCB found themselves in a tough spot, needing 31 runs in 12 balls, with Karthik being the main hope. During Andre Russell’s 19th over, Karthik, partnered with Karn Sharma, declined singles on the first two balls. He managed a six on the third ball but refused singles on the fourth and sixth deliveries. Ultimately, he got out on the last ball after hitting a four. With 21 runs needed off the final over, Karn Sharma displayed his batting skills, hitting three sixes against Mitc...