Dinesh Karthik has apologized for excluding MS Dhoni from his all-time India XI, a decision that sparked widespread criticism among fans. During a recent episode of his show, Karthik clarified that the omission was an oversight, as he forgot to include a wicketkeeper altogether while compiling the team. He expressed regret, stating, "Bhai log. Bada galti hogaya (Guys I made a big mistake)" and emphasized that Dhoni is irreplaceable, asserting he would include Dhoni at No. 7 and as captain if given another chance. Karthik acknowledged that many assumed he intended Rahul Dravid to be the keeper, but he did not consider him in that role. He praised Dhoni as one of the greatest cricketers, deserving of a spot in any all-time XI, not just for India. Karthik's all-time India XI originally featured notable names, but he admitted that missing Dhoni was a significant blunder.