
During commentating on the match, the wicketkeeper-batsman drew comparisons among both cricket bats and the 'neighbours wife.' Batsmen and bat aversion are inextricably linked. The majority of hitters appear to dislike their bats. Either they like the other person's bat. Bats are like your next-door neighbour's wife. They always make you feel better." He commented during the match. However, 3 days after his statement, karthik came forth to apologise to the public, claiming that his wife and mother had scolded him for his remarks.
Karthik explained, "I'd like to express my regret for the events of the last game. It's not exactly what I had in mind. I simply misunderstood everything. I sincerely sorry to everyone. It's not the appropriate thing to say. My wife and mother both scolded me for saying that."