Microphone blunder! Nasser Hussain roasts Dinesh Karthik on-air during Old Trafford Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Former England captain Nasser Hussain couldn’t resist poking enjoyable at fellow Sky Sports commentator Dinesh Karthik after a light-weight-hearted on-air blunder during Day 4 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.Hussain took a playful dig at Karthik for forgetting his microphone during a tea break chat with Ian Ward.“Dinesh Karthik, it’s been a long day and you’re new to this commentary gig. But I’d say your microphone is equally important,” Hussain stated.He then turned his humour towards his former teammate Michael Atherton, including, “Don’t worry, happens to the best. Atherton once tried to commentate using a coffee cup.”Karthik, who retired from all types of cricket in 2024, has transitioned into commentary and training—now serving as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting coach for IPL 2025.On the sphere, India clawed their means again after a nightmare begin to the second innings, when Chris Woakes dismissed each Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan within the opening over.From 0/2, Shubman Gill (78*) and KL Rahul (87*) steadied the innings with an unbroken 174-run stand for the third wicket.

India started their innings trailing by a hefty 311 runs after England racked up an enormous 669, powered by Ben Stokes’ commanding 141 off 198 balls—his 14th Test century.India reached 174 for two at stumps—nonetheless 137 runs behind.Ravindra Jadeja was India’s handiest bowler, ending with 4 wickets.