Live broadcast owner's impromptu, humorous television offer to presenter creates internet sensation
In a dramatic turn of events at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 final held at Edgbaston, Harshit Tomar, the tournament's owner, surprised everyone by proposing to British-Indian model, actress, and sports presenter, Karishma Kotak, live on television following South Africa's victory.
The proposal, which came as a shock to Kotak and viewers alike, quickly went viral, capturing the attention of the cricket world and fans. Tomar's unexpected move not only added an emotional highlight to the tournament's closing moments but also showcased Kotak's rising profile as a sports presenter.
On the field, the final match was an action-packed affair. South Africa's bowlers, Hardus Viljoen and Wayne Parnell, each picked up two wickets, while Pakistan scored 195/5 in their 20 overs. Sharjeel Khan from Pakistan shone with a brilliant 76 off 44 balls, but it was South Africa's batters who stole the show.
AB de Villiers, with an unbeaten 120 off 60 balls, led the charge, scoring the highest individual score of the final. He was well-supported by Hashim Amla, who was the only South African batter dismissed, and JP Duminy, who scored 50 not out from 28 balls.
De Villiers' stellar performance earned him both the Player of the Match and Player of the Final awards. Meanwhile, Parnell and Peter Siddle emerged as the joint-leading wicket-takers, each claiming 11 wickets in their respective seven and six matches.
De Villiers also topped the run-scorers' list, amassing 431 runs in six innings, boasting a staggering average of 143.67 and a strike rate of 221.03.
As the dust settles on the WCL 2025, the tournament will be remembered not just for its thrilling cricket matches but also for the unexpected proposal that added a touch of drama and romance to its closing moments.
News of the unexpected proposal between Harshit Tomar and Karishma Kotak during the WCL 2025 final has taken social media by storm, generating widespread discussions about the romantic moment. The incident has also highlighted Kotak's increasing popularity as a sports presenter, as her rising profile captures the attention of not only cricket enthusiasts but also entertainment and celebrity circles.
