Gautam Gambhir "Fights With Colleagues, Does Not Respect Seniors": Sreesanth's Rant After Incident At Legends League Cricket

07.12.2023 - 05:07 sports.ndtv.com

Sreesanth, member of India's 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup winning teams, was not at all happy with his former Indian cricket teammate Gautam Gambhir after a Legends League Cricket (LLC) game in Surat on Wednesday.

The two were involved in a long stare-off during the match at LLC, a tournament for retired cricket stars. In a video that had gone viral on social media, Gujarat Giants' Sreesanth could be seen giving a long stare at India Capitals' Gautam Gambhir after getting hit for a six and a four.

The former Indian cricket team opener was not amused and stared back. Gautam Gambhir scored 51 off 30 balls as India Capitals scored 223/7 in 20 overs in the LLC Eliminator match.

Sreesanth took 1/35 in three overs. In reply, Gujarat Giants managed 211/7 in 20 overs and lost by 12 runs. 6... 4... Showdown!

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"Was Afraid Of Facing" S Sreesanth: Gautam Gambhir In 'Wrong Answers Only' Session

The huge controversy erupted last week during a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match as former India teammates S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir went head-to-head against each other. In a series of videos and social media posts, the former India pacer claimed that Gambhir called himself a 'fixer' during the match. On the other hand, the former opening batter has given no reaction, amid some serious allegations by Sreesanth. However, he has now taken a subtle dig at Sreesanth.