'I Don't Look At Myself In The Mirror': Sanjay Manjrekar & Murali Kartik's On-Air Banter Turns Ugly During IND vs SL 1st Test | Video

Former Indian cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik engaged in an uncomfortable on-air exchange during the lunch break of Day 3 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle. What started as friendly banter soon escalated into a personal clash, leaving viewers with an awkward moment on live television. Kartik made a sarcastic remark about Manjrekar's distinctive expression and his habit of pouting, suggesting that it made it challenging for the audience to understand him.

Manjrekar, feeling provoked, responded by asking the production team to switch the camera to Ajinkya Rahane, who was making his international commentary debut. He jokingly described Rahane as a more pleasant person to converse with and playfully remarked on Kartik's voice and appearance in the mirror. Kartik retaliated by claiming he did not look at himself in the mirror, countering Manjrekar's comment.

The exchange continued, with both former cricketers engaging in sharp exchanges, transforming what could have been a harmless commentary-room humor into a viral moment on social media. Manjrekar eventually admitted that the conversation had gone too far and predicted that the social media would have a field day with their verbal duel.

The incident quickly gained attention online, with cricket fans reacting to the unexpected exchange between two well-known faces from the cricket commentary box.