"Unfortunate...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Remark On This India Star Not Getting 'As Much Appreciation As Others' In Cricket World Cup

18.11.2023 - 07:44 sports.ndtv.com

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was mightly impressed with star batter Shreyas Iyer's knock in the Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Iyer scored a quickfire 105 off just 70 balls to help India post a mammoth total of 397/4 against the Kiwis. While Virat Kohli's record 50th century was the talk of the town during India's innings, Mohammed Shami hogged all the limelight during New Zealand's unsuccessful chase.

Shami grabbed a seven-wicket haul to win the 'Player of the Match' award. However, Gambhir feels Iyer was the real match-winner, adding that he doesn't get enough credit for his performances. "I said it on-air, and I want to repeat it.

He was the gamechanger against New Zealand. I guess he doesn't have many followers on social media, that's why he didn't get as much praise.

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The Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants on Wednesday witnessed a massive controversy as former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth were embroiled in an on-field spat. Sreesanth conceded 20 runs in first two overs and during his third over, he got entangled in a war of words with Gambhir. After the match, Sreesanth accused Gambhir of using 'bad words' and later revealed that the left-handed batter called him a 'fixer'. Things got heated up between the two cricketers and others had to intervene to stop the on-field altercation.

When Gautam Gambhir Is "Asked About Virat Kohli...": Sreesanth's Sensational Claim

Two Indian cricket team World Cup winners, Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth, had an ugly spat on the cricket field on Wednesday during a match at the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a tournament for retired stars. The video of the altercation has gone viral. Gautam Gambhir was playing for India Capitals while Sreesanth was playing for Gujarat Giants. Gambhir scored 51 off 30 balls as India Capitals won the match by 12 runs. During the match, Sreesanth stared at Gautam Gambhir after getting hit for boundaries. The former Indian cricket team opener stared back. In a separate video, Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth could be seen coming face to face angrily.

From Virat Kohli To Shahid Afridi: Four Major On-Field Spats Of Gautam Gambhir's Career

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is once again in the limelight and for all the wrong reasons. Gambhir, who is known for his aggressive nature, has again locked horns with a player on the field and this time he was up against former India pacer S Sreesanth. The incident took place took during the Legends League Cricket match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants, Gambhir and Sreesanth got involved into a war of words. After the match, the former pacer came up with a video on his social media, where he alleged that Gambhir had called him "a fixer."

"Are You Above The Supreme Court?": Sreesanth Fumes On Gautam Gambhir's Instagram Post

Former Indian cricket team stars Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth were involved in a massive on-field altercation during the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) tournament on Thursday. Both cricketers were engaged in a war of words on the field and Sreesanth later claimed that Gambhir called him a 'fixer' during the fight. Following the incident, Gambhir took to social media to post an old picture of himself along with the caption - "Smile when the world is all about attention!". While he found support from some of his old teammates, Sreesanth has replied with his own view in the post's comments.

"Will Conduct An...": LLC Organisers Break Silence On Gautam Gambhir-Sreesanth Row

With respect to an incident that occurred on the field during the match between Gujarat Giants player Sreesanth and India Capitals skipper Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium and subsequent interactions on social media, Legends League Cricket (LLC) made their official stand very clear to uphold the spirit of the game both on and off the field. On Thursday morning, a video of an argument between these two former Indian players emerged. Gautam, leading India Capitals could be seen in an argument with the former Indian pacer who was playing for Gujarat. Other players and the umpire had to separate the two.

"Upbringing Matters...": Sreesanth's Wife's Shocking Remark On Spat Involving Gautam Gambhir

Indian cricket fans was witness to one ugly spat between Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth. The former India teammates got engaged in a heated argument during a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match on Wednesday. Gautam was playing for India Capitals while Sreesanth was playing for Gujarat Giants. While it is not clear, what started the fight, Sreesanth could be seen giving Gautam Gambhir a long stare after getting hit for boundaries. Then the former India opener also stared back.