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"He Said 'Let's Finish It'...": Naveen-Ul-Haq Opens Up On Controversy With Virat Kohli

The on-field spat between Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq became one of the major highlights of IPL 2023. Both the players got indulged got into a heated exchange during their IPL match on May 1 in Lucknow. The incident snowballed into a massive controversy as both cricketers took their altercation to the next level in the customary post match handshake and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir was too seen fuming on the field. However, all the tension between the two players came to an end when they faced each other during the ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan in October in Delhi.

"Not Able To Use Laptop, Speak English Well But...": Gautam Gambhir On Indian Coaches Being Better Than Foreigners

Gautam Gambhir and his way of delivering straightforward takes is well known. The former Indian cricket team opener never shies away from calling a spade, 'a spade'. Gautam Gambhir, being part of two Indian world champions cricket teams in 2007 and 2011, knows a thing or two about how winners are bred. In recent years, as a mentor, he helped IPL's new franchise Lucknow Super Giants enter the play-offs for two straight years. He is known to unearth and nurture talents. Navdeep Saini is one player whom Gautam Gambhir identified at an early stage.

"Bacche Easy...": Pakistan Star's Message To Virat Kohli After Naveen Ul Haq Fight, Claims Teammate

At the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, one of the lasting images was that of the fight between Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq. Virat Kohli, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Naveen ul Haq, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, had a verbal altercation with then LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir also getting involved. Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq again came face to face at the Cricket World Cup. The subplot of the face-off added intrigue to the India vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023 clash. However, what transpired was beautiful. Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq hugged each other. The images of the incident went viral immediately.

"Excited About IPL?" Fan Asks Shah Rukh Khan. Superstar Replies "Our Champ..."

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 is fast approaching. According to reports, over 1100 players have registered for it. Ahead the IPL, the 10 franchises released their retention list. The major news of the IPL retentions and trade-offs was that of Hardik Pandya moving back to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans. However, one 'transfer' that made big noise was that of Gautam Gambhir moving back to Kolkata Knight Riders, this time as a 'mentor'. He was associated with Lucknow Super Giants over the past couple of years.

"You Don't Want...: Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On Rahul Dravid's Contract Extension As Indian Cricket Team Head Coach

Former India opener player Gautam Gambhir applauded the contract extension of Rahul Dravid as Team India's head coach and believes it is promising news for the national side as the "T20 World Cup is around the corner." The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the extension of contracts for Dravid and the support staff of Team India (Senior Men). Dravid's second stint with Team India will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26. Following that will be a five-match Test series against England at home, before the ICC T20 World Cup in June in West Indies/USA.

Rohit Sharma "Shouldn't Have Said...": Gautam Gambhir On India Skipper's Rahul Dravid Remark

It's more than a week since the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team's loss in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. India's wait for an ICC title continues. the last time, India won an ICC Trophy, MS Dhoni was still the captain. After India's latest loss in the ODI Cricket World Cup, the speculation has been that the team might get a new head coach. Rahul Dravid's current tenure as the Indian cricket team head coach has ended. Whether he will seek an extension is the question.

Wasim Akram, Gautam Gambhir Slam Indians, Pakistanis Celebrating Each Other's Defeats

The Cricket World Cup 2023 brought a rare occasion for fans from India and Pakistan as the two countries squared off against each other on the grandest stage. While Pakistan endured a dismal campaign that saw them crash out in the league stage itself, India were beaten in the final by Australia. Seeing the social media trend where the fans of the two countries celebrate each other's defeats, former cricketers Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have urged people to refrain from getting into such acts, even on the internet.

"Either Show Fear Or...": Gautam Gambhir Shares Video With War Hero's Speech. Post Viral

Gautam Gambhir is one person who is not averse to speaking his mind. The former Indian cricket team opener, who was part of the 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and the 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup-winning teams, have often been known to provide sharp but honest take on any issue. Gautam Gambhir recently joined his former IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor. The star former India player had earlier led the team to IPL glory.

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"He Said 'Let's Finish It'...": Naveen-Ul-Haq Opens Up On Controversy With Virat Kohli

"Not Able To Use Laptop, Speak English Well But...": Gautam Gambhir On Indian Coaches Being Better Than Foreigners

"Bacche Easy...": Pakistan Star's Message To Virat Kohli After Naveen Ul Haq Fight, Claims Teammate

"Excited About IPL?" Fan Asks Shah Rukh Khan. Superstar Replies "Our Champ..."

"You Don't Want...: Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On Rahul Dravid's Contract Extension As Indian Cricket Team Head Coach

Rohit Sharma "Shouldn't Have Said...": Gautam Gambhir On India Skipper's Rahul Dravid Remark

Wasim Akram, Gautam Gambhir Slam Indians, Pakistanis Celebrating Each Other's Defeats

"Either Show Fear Or...": Gautam Gambhir Shares Video With War Hero's Speech. Post Viral