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WCL Founder’s On-Air Marriage Proposal to Kotak Draws Mixed Reactions

The clip’s rapid spread on social media has prompted debate over whether personal gestures belong in live sports coverage.

WCL owner Harshit Tomar proposed Karishma Kotak after the WCL Final.
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Overview

  • Harshit Tomar surprised anchor Karishma Kotak by asking her to marry him during the post-match broadcast of the WCL final immediately after South Africa’s victory
  • Kotak reacted with a stunned “Oh my god” before quickly regaining her composure and resuming her presenter duties
  • The proposal video went viral within hours and Tomar’s subsequent Instagram post with Kotak and a heart emoji intensified speculation about their relationship
  • Audience responses have varied, with some praising the spontaneity and others questioning its appropriateness for a professional sports program
  • Neither Tomar nor Kotak has publicly confirmed an engagement, and the incident has reignited discussions on the boundaries between personal moments and sports journalism