Cricket and courtroom humour unexpectedly blended during a recent Supreme Court hearing, where India’s Test defeat to South Africa and the role of head coach Gautam Gambhir became a surprising talking point.
The light moment unfolded before Justices MM Sundresh and Satish Sharma, with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi joining the banter. A video of the exchange has since gone viral on X.
Judge’s Cricket Analogy Sparks Laughter
During the hearing, Justice MM Sundresh referenced India’s disappointing Test series at home against South Africa, remarking:
“See now the performance of the Indian team. When you concentrate more on T20 and one-day formats, you will lose Test matches.”
His comment drew smiles in the courtroom, reflecting the nation’s ongoing debate about prioritising limited-overs cricket over the longest format.
Rohatgi’s Quip About Gautam Gambhir Delights Court
Responding in the same light-hearted spirit, advocate Mukul Rohatgi — who revealed he considers Gambhir both a friend and client — said:
“I called him this morning and told him that if India is going to lose even on home pitches, he better stop.”
The humorous comment, aimed at India’s head coach, quickly amused everyone present.
Clip Goes Viral on Social Media
The video of the exchange began circulating widely on X, prompting reactions from cricket fans and legal circles alike.
One user wrote:
“Only in India can a Supreme Court hearing turn into cricket analysis + family drama. Rohatgi’s storytelling had the whole courtroom smiling.”
Though the actual case being heard was unrelated to cricket, the spontaneous banter offered a rare light moment inside the country’s top court.
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