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

08.12.2023 - 02:37 sports.ndtv.com

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.

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As India eye a first Test series win in South Africa, former opener Gautam Gambhir feels the pressure will be star batter Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma. India have never won a Test series in South Africa, but came close to doing so during their last tour. After winning the first Test, India conceded the series 2-1, with Kohli missing the second Test due to an injury. Gambhir reckons the onus will be on Rohit and Kohli to deliver the goods with the bat for India, adding that the star batters can take the pressure of the Indian bowlers on tricky South African conditions.

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On Difference Between Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir, Ex-India Star's 'Polite' Verdict

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"I Was Removed, Virat Kohli Was Made Vice-Captain...": Gautam Gambhir's Video With 'MS Dhoni' Reference Resurfaces, Goes Viral

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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.