Dinesh Karthik shared that he personally invited Jitesh Sharma into the commentary box during the Lord’s Test. The cricketer-turned-commentator dismissed a viral video suggesting Jitesh Sharma was denied entry at Lord’s Cricket Stadium during the recent third Test between India and England. The video, which circulated widely on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), claimed that the young batter was refused entry.
According to a social media user, Sharma was not recognized by a security guard and was therefore denied entry, until Karthik intervened to help him get inside. The incident sparked a wave of humorous reactions online, with many poking fun at the young wicketkeeper-batter.
Dinesh Karthik shared that he invited Jitesh Sharma to the commentary box during the Lord’s Test.
As a commentator for Sky Sports, Dinesh Karthik met Jitesh outside the media center and brought him into the commentary area.
Addressing the incident on social media, Dinesh Karthik tweeted: “These are some issues with social media that a lot face. I invited Jitesh to the comm box—he came, I met him downstairs, and took him in, where he met everyone. By the way, this was below the media center, not the ground entrance.”
These are some issues with social media that a lot face
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 16, 2025
I invited jitesh to the comm box , he had come , and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone there
Btw this is below the media center , not the entrance to the ground 😊 https://t.co/Z22AAyp3CN
In a thrilling match between England and India, the contest was decided in the final session of the last day, with England securing a 22-run victory. India, chasing 193, were dismissed for 170 in their second innings.
Dinesh Karthik: India and England now prepare for the fourth Test, set to start on July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1.
