Murali Kartik's Slip-Up Sparks Outrage Over Priyansh Arya "Demise" Remark
You know how commentary can make or break the mood of a cricket match? Well, something unfolded recently during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 that caught everyone's attention—not because of the cricket itself, but because of a major commentary blunder. Former India cricketer and current commentator Murali Kartik landed himself in hot water after using the phrase "after the demise of Priyansh Arya" while discussing the Punjab Kings’ innings. And believe me, fans did not take it lightly.
It all happened when Punjab Kings were chasing down a tough 204-run target set by Mumbai Indians. Opener Priyansh Arya was dismissed after scoring 20 runs, and while analyzing that moment on air, Kartik chose a term that shook up the viewers. Instead of simply saying Arya was dismissed or that he got out, Kartik used the word “demise,” which triggered a wave of criticism online. Fans were quick to pounce, calling his comment insensitive, unnecessary, and completely over the line.
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Social media went ablaze with comments like, “What are you even saying? It was only a wicket, don’t kill the guy!” Some even demanded Kartik’s immediate removal from the commentary panel, labeling his voice and style as irritating and lacking emotional awareness. And to be fair, “demise” is a word usually reserved for someone’s passing—not a routine dismissal in a cricket match.
Of course, this sparked a broader conversation around professionalism in sports commentary. Viewers expect expertise and engagement, not shocking word choices that come across as tone-deaf or disrespectful. It’s one thing to bring passion and personality to the mic, but it's another to forget the weight your words carry—especially when millions are listening.
To add context, this all took place in an intense match where Punjab Kings, led by the incredible Shreyas Iyer, pulled off a thrilling win with an unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls. The team’s performance was a moment of glory, entering their first IPL final since 2014. Unfortunately, that celebration got slightly overshadowed by one commentator’s poorly chosen phrase.
While there’s been no official word from the BCCI or Kartik himself yet, fans have made their stance clear. Whether it was just a slip of the tongue or a deeper issue of how commentary needs to evolve, this incident is now part of the larger conversation about responsibility in sports broadcasting.
So, here’s the takeaway: words matter. In a game that stirs emotions like no other, even a single line from the commentary box can echo far beyond the boundary ropes.
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