India is currently busy facing New Zealand at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in the IND vs NZ 2nd T20I.
However, a video from before the match is going viral on social media, showing what seems to be a spat between Hardik Pandya, India's prolific all-rounder, and former cricketer, now commentator, Murali Kartik. Check it out:
As can be seen in the clip above, Hardik Pandya walks out onto the field to train ahead of the match.
He is greeted by Murali Kartik a few steps in, and although the two exchange a handshake, Pandya soon launches into an animated monologue, perhaps voicing his displeasure over something, as the commentator appears to calm the situation.
However, it must be noted that exactly what the two are talking about, let alone saying to each other remains unknown. The video has been taken by a fan in attendance at the stadium at a significant distance.
Hardik Pandya On The Brink Of Major Record
While it isn't known what Hardik Pandya and Murali Kartik were talking about, what we do know is that the all-rounder is on the cusp of a major batting record.
If Pandya manages to hit 5 sixes in the IND vs NZ 2nd T20I, he will reach 200 sixes in international cricket. This won't put him at the top of the list, but would still be a major milestone for him and Indian cricket.
Pandya had a decent outing with the ball in the first innings of the match, wherein he bowled 3 overs, conceding just 25 runs and picking one wicket. He was also quite handy on the field, taking 3 catches.
With a target of 209 runs, and the openers already gone early, Hardik Pandya will likely have to strike big hits to help the Men in Blue win this match.