“Mark my words Mark” – Dinesh Karthik and Mark Waugh indulge in an argument after India’s wicketkeeper makes a bold prediction

Team India crossed swords with the Australian cricket team in the first Test match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first but the visitors had a bad day at the office.

Pat Cummins and Co were bowled out for just 177 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne scored 49 runs including eight boundaries whereas Steve Smith scored 37 runs including seven fours.

On the other side of the coin, Ravindra Jadeja made a superb comeback to the Indian cricket team. He let his ball weave the magic by taking five wickets in the first innings, which is his 11th fifer in Test cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin took his 450th Test wicket and ended up with 3/42 in the first innings. In reply, India scored 77/1 at the end of Day 1. Rohit Sharma dictated terms with an unbeaten 56 off 69 balls (9 fours, 1 six).

Dinesh Karthik and Mark Waugh indulge in an argument

Commentators are generally known to express their personal views or opinions during the game. At times, commentators get involved in a bit of argument, especially while making a prediction.

Well, each and every commentator is entitled to his opinion. However, during the first Test match between India and Australia, the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Mark Waugh were involved in an on-field tussle while doing the commentary duties on Star Sports.

It all started when India’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik said he has a feeling that India will bat only once in the Nagpur Test. Meanwhile, Mark Waugh was not ready to buy Karthik’s words in the first place.

Slowly, the conversation turned into a debate followed by an argument. The entire conversation can be seen below.

Dinesh Karthik: “I do feel India will bat only once in the Test match.”

Mark Waugh: “We’ll see about that DK, we’ll see about that.”

Dinesh Karthik: “Mark my words Mark.”

Mark Waugh: “What time is it. It’s five past three. I’ll write that in my diary. He could be right. It’s not going to be easy, it’s not going to be a stroll in the park.”

Dinesh Karthik: “But at the same time, it’s not as tough as the Aussie batters made it out to be either.”

Mark Waugh: “All I’m saying is never judge a pitch until two sides have bat. Lets see how things unfold. It’s a big session, Australia won’t let India get away. This Indian Test batters not as good as some of the Australians. I can’t see two guys averaging 60.”

Dinesh Karthik: “Well there was just one there in India, that average 60.”

Mark Waugh: “Rohit Sharma class player, Virat Kohli world class, Pujara Thor in the side.”