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Manjrekar, Murali Kartik trade body-shaming jibes on commentary; video goes viral
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:39 AM
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A video of former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik exchanging body‑shaming remarks during a live commentary has gone viral on social media.
During a live cricket broadcast, former Indian players Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik were heard making body‑shaming remarks about each other while providing commentary. The exchange, captured on camera, quickly circulated on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, drawing thousands of views within hours.
Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and criticism, many calling the banter unprofessional for a televised sports analysis. The clip sparked discussions about decorum among commentators and the broader issue of body‑shaming in public discourse.
Broadcasters have not issued an official statement, and neither Manjrekar nor Kartik has publicly responded to the backlash as of now. No formal complaints have been reported, but the episode highlights the fine line commentators walk between entertaining banter and maintaining respectful dialogue.
The incident adds to a growing list of viral moments involving sports personalities, underscoring how quickly on‑air remarks can become internet sensations in the digital age.
Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and criticism, many calling the banter unprofessional for a televised sports analysis. The clip sparked discussions about decorum among commentators and the broader issue of body‑shaming in public discourse.
Broadcasters have not issued an official statement, and neither Manjrekar nor Kartik has publicly responded to the backlash as of now. No formal complaints have been reported, but the episode highlights the fine line commentators walk between entertaining banter and maintaining respectful dialogue.
The incident adds to a growing list of viral moments involving sports personalities, underscoring how quickly on‑air remarks can become internet sensations in the digital age.