Kohli-Gambhir Altercation Mars RCB’s Win Over LSG

The heat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir never really died down, and it was evident after a recent match between RCB and LSG. Despite not being IPL captains anymore, the two found themselves in the middle of a heated exchange yet again. This time, it was over 10 years after their infamous altercation during RCB’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders. It all started when Naveen-ul-Haq confronted Kohli during the customary handshakes after the match. To add fuel to the fire, Gambhir quickly intervened and pulled Kyle Mayers away from a conversation with the former Indian captain. It just goes to show that some rivalries never truly disappear, even long after players have left their leadership positions.

The tension on the field that day was palpable. As RCB defended their score against Kolkata Knight Riders, Kohli was on edge, his energy seemingly heightened. When Gambhir approached him aggressively, it was clear that things were about to escalate. Watching on, fans held their breath as the two cricketers locked eyes and exchanged words. Though Kohli initially tried to diffuse the situation, it didn’t take long for the conversation to turn hostile. It wasn’t until Amit Mishra intervened that the two were separated, and the game continued. Kohli’s animated behavior throughout the match–from shushing the crowd to celebrating catches with extra gusto–made it clear that this was more than just a little bit of friendly competition.

The heated match between RCB and LSG left no one indifferent, not even the teams’ social media managers. Tweets and retweets were exchanged, throwing shade and mocking each other’s catchphrases. However, after the victory, RCB’s official handle tweeted a photo of Kohli shushing the crowd with the cryptic caption “What goes around comes around.” But it wasn’t all about throwing jabs and gloating. Kohli was spotted in friendly conversations with Rahul, who had suffered a painful injury during the match, and with LSG’s Marcus Stoinis. Despite the tension on the field, it was clear that sportsmanship and mutual respect prevailed off the pitch.