The wicketkeeper-batsman in his maiden stint as a commentator earned plaudits from the experts and fans alike. The veteran cricket who was also seen in the commentary box during England's ODI series against Sri Lanka, said he wanted to break the stereotype in India that only former cricketers can take up commentary duties. "There are a lot of other sports like basketball and football where current players come on air when they are not playing. "I obviously want to break that stereotype to an extent and I am happy to do this when I am not playing," Karthik told PTI. Commentating on the players one has played with can be awkward but Karthik had a way of dealing with that.

Source: Hindustan Times July 07, 2021 14:48 UTC