Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain Poke Fun at Dinesh Karthik's Advice to Virat Kohli

In a recent podcast, cricket experts Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain humorously critiqued Dinesh Karthik's advice to Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 final. They joked about Karthik's lengthy 'lecture' to Kohli, who was RCB's top scorer in the match. Atherton's playful questioning highlighted the irony of Karthik advising one of the greatest batsmen, especially since Kohli got out shortly after. This light-hearted banter has sparked curiosity among cricket fans about the dynamics between the players. Tune in to learn more about their amusing exchange!
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Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain Poke Fun at Dinesh Karthik's Advice to Virat Kohli

Podcast Highlights Karthik's Interaction with Kohli

In a recent podcast episode released on June 16, cricket analysts Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain humorously critiqued Dinesh Karthik for his conversation with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 final. They joked about Karthik's attempt to give Kohli a 'lecture' that ultimately seemed ineffective.


Karthik served as the batting coach and mentor for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who clinched their inaugural IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the championship match. Kohli was RCB's leading scorer in the final, managing a slow 43 runs off 35 balls, and he also topped the team's scoring charts for the season.


During the Sky Sports podcast, Atherton pointed out how Karthik was in the spotlight while lifting the trophy, instructing Kohli on what to do, despite Kohli being one of the world's premier batsmen. Karthik could only smile in response.


Atherton inquired about what Karthik was advising Kohli at that moment.


"Before the final, I predicted that if RCB won, you would be right at the front holding the trophy, which turned out to be true, and Virat Kohli was right at the back, but you won the trophy."


He continued,

"In that final, I noticed that during a strategic timeout, you spent a considerable amount of time telling Virat Kohli what to do. He was at the crease, and after your lengthy discussion, he got out the very next over. What did you say to him?"


Karthik humorously replied,

"This is probably the hardest question I’ve been asked on a podcast. The first part, at least, I can manage. The second part, I’m trying to think, without getting scarred for my life, I need to say the right answer."


Karthik then asked Atherton about his thoughts on their conversation, to which Atherton responded,

"I just thought, what is this man telling one of the greatest batters that has ever walked the earth? What can he possibly be telling him? And then I thought, whatever he told him didn’t work, because he was out the very next over."


Karthik admitted he couldn't recall the specifics. Hussain chimed in, noting that Karthik appeared puzzled and reluctant to answer.


"I think it’s the first time ever that you haven’t got an answer. You’re silent."


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