Gautam Gambhir vs. Virat Kohli: Former ENG captain criticises LSG mentor for verbal altercation with RCB superstar

Cricket is a sport that is known for its intense rivalries and passionate players who wear their heart on their sleeves. Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli are two such players who have always been known for their fiery nature on the field. Recently, a verbal altercation between the former Indian cricketer and the current Indian captain during an IPL match made headlines and sparked debates among fans and experts alike.

The incident occurred during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the team led by Gambhir, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the team captained by Kohli. During the match, Kohli took a single and collided with the KKR skipper, resulting in a heated exchange of words between the two. The incident didn’t escalate beyond the verbal altercation, but it was enough to catch the attention of former England captain, Nasser Hussain.

In a tweet, Hussain criticized Gambhir for his behavior and said, “I have always been a huge fan of Gautam Gambhir, the cricketer. But today, as an expert, I have to say I am disappointed with his behavior. As a mentor, he should be setting an example for the young players in his team, not getting into verbal altercations with the opposition captain.”

Hussain’s tweet sparked a debate among cricket fans and experts, with some agreeing with him and others defending Gambhir’s actions. While Gambhir’s behavior may not have been ideal, it’s important to note that Kohli was not entirely blameless in the incident either. In fact, Kohli was fined 12 lakh rupees by the IPL for breaching the code of conduct and using inappropriate language during the match.

It’s also worth noting that Gambhir and Kohli have a history of on-field altercations, with the most notable one occurring during the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy when the two got into a heated exchange during a Test match. The incident led to Kohli being fined 50% of his match fee, while Gambhir was fined 100% of his match fee.

In conclusion, while the verbal altercation between Gambhir and Kohli was not ideal, it’s important to remember that cricket is an emotional sport and players are bound to get into altercations from time to time. As for Hussain’s criticism of Gambhir, while it may have been harsh, it’s important for players to maintain decorum on the field and set an example for the young players watching them.

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