Karthik sorry for watching T20 tie from dressing room

New Delhi, September 8

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Dinesh Karthik has tendered an “unconditional apology” for violating BCCI’s central clause by watching a Caribbean Premier League game from the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned Trinbago Knight Riders’ dressing room. 

Karthik is the captain of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. After he was seen in a Trinbago jersey while watching the match from the dressing room, BCCI issued him a show cause notice, asking why his central contract should not be cancelled. In his four-point reply, Karthik submitted that he went to Port of Spain on coach Brendon McCullum’s request and watched the match wearing the TKR jersey on the New Zealander’s request. “I wish to tender unconditional apology for not seeking permission from BCCI prior to embarking on this visit,” Karthik wrote in his apology letter. “I wish to reiterate that I have neither participated in any TKR-related activities nor played any role whatsoever for TKR,” he added. 

The 34-year-old Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper has also assured BCCI that he “will not be seated in the TKR dressing room for the remaining matches” prior to his departure from Trinidad. 

Since he has tendered an unconditional apology, the Committee of Administrators  is likely to close the matter. — PTI