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Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik clash during Galle Test broadcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:26 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik clash during Galle Test broadcast

Summary

During the broadcast of the Galle Test, former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik engaged in a personal exchange. What started as light-hearted banter about Manjrekar’s expressions escalated into digs at each other’s appearances. Manjrekar noted they were approaching a line that could provoke a reaction on social media. The interaction shifted significantly from cricket, attracting viewer attention.

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Key Details

•The incident occurred during the Galle Test on August 18.
•Manjrekar and Kartik joked about each other’s appearances on-air.
•Their banter quickly became increasingly personal.
•Manjrekar warned that they were nearing the line of acceptability.
•The conversation moved away from cricket, drawing viewer interest.

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Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik get into an awkward exchange during the Galle Test broadcast. What begins as playful banter over Manjrekar’s facial expression soon turns personal, with both taking digs at each other’s appearance. Manjrekar eventually acknowledges that they are approaching a line and warns, “We are both going to cross lines here and social media will have a field day."
— Yahoo Sports

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