New Delhi: The final of the World Championship of Legends 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham had everything a cricket fan could ask for, big shots, a packed crowd, and a stunning century from AB de Villiers. South Africa Champions easily defeated Pakistan Champions. But the real headline came after the match.
During the live post-match presentation, anchor Karishma Kotak was interviewing Harshit Tomar, the owner of WCL. She casually asked him how he planned to celebrate the success of the tournament. What came next surprised everyone, Tomar smiled and replied, “Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you.”
For a moment, Karishma was clearly shocked. She could only say “Oh my god” before quickly getting back into anchor mode. But the internet had already caught on.
What Happened Next?
What ensued?
In a matter of minutes, social media was abuzz, some felt it was not proper to say something like that on television, especially since the presenter did not prepare for it. Others believed there could be more to their relationship than what was witnessed by the public, Memes, jokes, and fan theories began trending online. Fans discussed the age difference, speculated if it was a publicity stunt, or just a moment of fun between two individuals who might know one another well.
Adding to the intrigue, Harshit Tomar subsequently shared a picture with Karishma on Instagram. He didn’t say much, only a heart symbol. One of the WCL team members left a comment “Touchwood” on the image, which just made fans speak more.
Who Is Karishma Kotak?
Karishma Kotak has been in the news for years. She is from London and began her modeling career at 16. She gained popularity all over India after featuring in the Kingfisher Calendar of 2006, a huge achievement for any model.
She has worked on major brands such as Dove, Tanishq, Titan, Pond’s, and Wella Hair Colour. She became even more popular after participating in Bigg Boss Season 6 and doing Extraaa Innings for IPL 6, where her friendly and playful style made her an audience favorite. She appeared in the 2016 Punjabi film Kaptaan.
Karishma has also stated in interviews that she never dreamed of becoming a sports presenter. She was motivated by individuals such as Mandira Bedi, who made it possible for women to become visible in cricket broadcasting.
“I never planned to be a sports presenter, it just sort of found me,” she once declared. Her testimonial is evidence that sometimes the most unlikely paths result in wonderful opportunities.
Yes, AB de Villiers did a fantastic knock, and the tournament was thrilling. But what most will recall is that one brief moment between Harshit Tomar and Karishma Kotak.
Cricket in India is not cricket. It’s an event, a spectacle of emotions, drama, and surprise.
Was it staged? Was it genuine? We don’t know. But what we do know is that people are still talking about it.
