Kartik's MS Dhoni Reply Surprises Shastri During India's Sweep Over Bangladesh

During Day 5 of the India vs Bangladesh second Test at Green Park Stadium, a lighthearted exchange between commentators Ravi Shastri and Murali Kartik caught attention. The conversation was sparked when Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, known for his sweep shots, was battling India's spinners. Shastri posed the question, "Name me one wicketkeeper who doesn't sweep," seemingly expecting a tough answer.

However, Kartik was quick to respond with a legendary name: MS Dhoni. Dhoni, known for his unconventional batting style, rarely played the sweep shot, even on spinning tracks, opting instead to charge down the wicket and dominate spinners in his own way.

Shastri's question was likely aimed at highlighting the universal nature of the sweep shot for wicketkeepers, but Kartik’s prompt mention of Dhoni, who famously avoided the shot throughout his career, brought an unexpected twist to the discussion.

India went on to secure a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh, completing a 2-0 series sweep. Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's match-winning fifty, propelled India to a thrilling win after bad weather had initially cast doubt on the result. Despite the challenging conditions, India's rapid scoring and decisive bowling ensured a dominant finish, extending their record to an 18th consecutive Test series win on home soil.