'I Don't Speak English' - Sangakkara & Dravid Recall Pakistan Wicketkeeper Excuse After Being Caught Sledging on Stump Mic

Former wicketkeepers Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid shared a fun banter about sledging and stump mics as Rajasthan Royals director of cricket and head coach convened with the other staff ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign.

During the interaction which was shared by RR on social media, Dravid and Sangakkara were asked if stump mics have become more advanced or it's the wicketkeepers who have started sledging more frequently.

Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid share fun banter when they met up at Rajasthan Royals Image Courtesy RR X handle — Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid share fun banter when they met up at Rajasthan Royals (Image Courtesy: RR X handle)

The former Indian captain started off with a laughter by pointing out the wickeepers should learn a thing from Sangakkara, who argued that he hardly spoke behind the stumps when he was with gloves.

"All these guys need to learn a few things from him," Dravid said in a clip shared by Rajasthan Royals on X. In response, Sangakkara said, "I never said a word." Dravid further added, "Stump-mics have become louder and better, I think."

Sangakkara shared a fun incident involving either Moin Khan or Rashid Latif, one of whom was caught sledging in English on the stump, but the former Pakistan wicketkeeper defended himself by saying he doesn't speak English when called up by the match referee, leaving the pair burst into laughter.

"I think was it Moin Khan or Rashid Latif who was accused of sledging, the batter and then on the stump mic, it had come through in perfect English. When the match referee had a hearing, he said 'I am sorry, I don't speak English'," Sangakkara said.

The former Sri Lankan captain also revealed a trick used by the wicketkeepers to get away from sledging, but felt that is impossible now as he feels they have increased the volume on the stump mic.

"We used to cover the stump mics, like with a boot. The stump mic was just behind the stumps, and you just covered it with your foot. Then you have a say, and then you take it off. But now I think they have increased the volumes at times," Sangakkara added.