'Naagin is back': Dinesh Karthik takes a dig at Bangladesh after snake halts play at LPL

During the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 match between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura, an unexpected visitor made its way onto the pitch, causing a momentary halt in play. The game took an amusing turn after a snake invaded the field.

The incident took place during the fifth over of Dambulla's innings which led the umpire to call for a pause while officials attempted to remove the snake from the ground.

While this situation was taking place, Galle Titans' star player Shakib Al Hasan was seen engaging in a conversation with the batter, discussing the unusual turn of events. 

Taking a light-hearted approach to the situation, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik playfully poked fun at the Bangladesh cricket team. 

"The naagin is back. I thought it was in Bangladesh," DK tweeted. This tweet was a reference to the infamous "Naagin dance" celebration by the Bangladesh side which has been criticised by a number of opposing teams.

Talking about the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will witness the presence of popular international stars like Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, and David Miller as well as popular Sri Lankan stars Thisara Perera and Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and skipper Dasun Shanaka among others.

The T20 tournament is the 4th edition of the Lanka Premier League after the inaugural one which took place in 2020.

LPL 2023 Teams:

Here are the five teams which are participating in the 2023 edition of the Lanka Premier League. 

Jaffna Kings 

Dambulla Aura 

B-Love Kandy 

Galle Titans 

Colombo Strikers