Before calling for Dinesh Karthik’s dismissal, Pathan launched a vicious attack on him, highlighting his performance in all eight games.
Imperial Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have blown hot and cold such a long way in IPL 2023. This season, they finished sixth in the points table with four victories and eight losses.
This season, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, and Virat Kohli have performed admirably, but the middle order has struggled in almost every match.
Pathan then sent off a searing assault on Dinesh Karthik, bringing up his presentation in every one of the eight games prior to requiring his expulsion.
In IPL 2023, RCB’s middle order (Nos. 4 through 7) has scored just 404 runs in eight matches, the fewest among the ten teams.
They have together found the middle value of just 20.20, the second-most terrible after Delhi Capitals (16.6) with a limit pretty much every six balls, the least once more.
Last year, an improved Kartik stunned veterans, cricket experts, and even the India selectors with his finishing prowess.
He was completely out of the running for a spot in any format, but because of his talent, he was reinstated in the Indian team. Later, he was even selected for the T20 World Cup team.
Notwithstanding, in 2023, Karthik has fought fiercely. As the team prepares for the match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium, Irfan launched an unrelenting attack on Karthik in an interview with Star Sports.
He asked RCB to make a decision regarding Karthik’s place in the XI. “RCB will have to decide who will lead the team through difficult waters if KGF (Kohli, Glenn, and Faf) fails.
Whether Mahipal Lomror or Dinesh Karthik,” Pathan stated. The middle order of RCB appears to be very weak.
In the last eight matches, Karthik failed to demonstrate that the team can rely on him for big scores or chases. RCB the executives should fix this escape clause in their batting.”