Hardik Pandya & Murali Karthik Viral Video: India has also defeated New Zealand in the second match of the 5-match T20 series. With this win, Team India has taken a 2-0 lead in the series. Before the start of the match between India and New Zealand played in Raipur, a video is going viral on social media, which is of Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and former Indian cricketer Murali Karthik. In that video, an intense conversation is seen between Hardik and Murali Karthik on some issue. Regarding the video, it is being claimed on social media that an ‘argument’ is taking place between the two. This video was recorded by the spectators from the stands. However, there is no sound in it and only the noise of the field is heard in the video.

Why was there an argument between Hardik Pandya and Murali Karthik?

In the viral video on social media, it can be seen that Hardik Pandya is coming on the field wearing a practice kit, with a bat and gloves in his hand. During that time, he meets Murali Karthik, who is on commentary duty. Both of them first shook hands with each other, after which they were seen talking for some time. In the video, it seemed that Murali Karthik was explaining something to Hardik and was trying to calm him down. However, it is not clear what was said in the conversation. Seeing Hardik Pandya’s body language, people on social media are calling it a debate.

Heated exchange between Hardik Pandya and Murali Kartik? Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/PsKs2ia7TF

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How was Hardik Pandya’s performance in the match?

In the second T20 International against New Zealand, Hardik Pandya bowled economically in three overs. Hardik managed to take 1 wicket for just 25 runs. He dismissed Mark Chapman, who returned to the pavilion after scoring 10 runs. However, Hardik Pandya did not come out to bat because he was not needed. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan scored stormy half-centuries and led the team to victory.