IPL 2023: Watch - New Video Shows Naveen-ul-Haq May've Instigated Virat Kohli Before Gautam Gambhir Reacted

03.05.2023 - 12:07 sports.ndtv.com

The on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir has been grabbing the headlines but it is the involvement of Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq which has remained somewhat ambiguous in the entire conversation.

The fast bowler had a altercation with Kohli during Royal Challengers Bangalore's innings against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

A new video shows that an altercation may have taken place after the match as well. The video shows a war of words with Kohli which was followed by Gambhir having another spat with the RCB star.

Yesterday's fight from a better angle.pic.twitter.com/78zkotVhZZ In the aftermath of RCB's win over LSG, Naveen could be seen having an animated discussion with Kohli when the players from both sides were shaking hands.

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