Gujarat Titans (GT) Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki was in no mood to have some personal discussion on air as he shut down Harsha Bhogle’s attempt at congratulating him on his potential 50th birthday and complimenting him on his youthfulness.
This incident happened during a mid-innings interview in the IPL clash between the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, April 12.
Bhogle started with a lighthearted comment, praising Solanki's young appearance and inquiring about a rumored 50th birthday. But Solanki forcefully brought the discussion back to the game.
“I’ll tell you what, Harsha, you’re having a couple of opportunities to raise a few points on my behalf. How about we stick to the cricket and talk about the guys who are out there?” Solanki said.
Bhogle responded in good spirit, saying, “We will indeed. Thanks for joining us, Vikram.”
Fans and watchers quickly shared recordings and their responses on other media as the moment went viral. Some viewers thought the conversation seemed a little odd on live television, while others commended Solanki for maintaining the focus solely on cricket.
