"World Is All About Attention...": Gautam Gambhir's Cryptic Post After Sreesanth's Outburst On Argument During Cricket Match

07.12.2023 - 07:25 sports.ndtv.com

Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth - for Indian cricket fans these two players are best known for their contribution in triumps at 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup.

However, on Wednesday, the former Indian cricket team stars were involved in an ugly spat during a match at the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a tournament for retired cricketers.

During the game in Surat, Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth had a heated altercation. While it is not clear what started the altercation, Gujarat Giants' Sreesanth could be seen giving India Capitals' Gautam Gambhir a long stare after he was hit for bounaries.

The former Indian cricket team opener also stared back. Then in a separate video, which has gone viral on social medis, the duo could be seen cming face to face in an animated fashion.

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