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Watch: Did Gautam Gambhir Make Angry Gesture To Virat Kohli Chants? Internet Speculates

The on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir was one of the most controversial moments of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The Royal Challengers Bangalore star had a war of words with the then Lucknow Super Giants mentor following an IPL 2023 match and both of them ended up getting hefty fines for their conduct. While things have settled down since then, several social media users have found a video that shows Gambhir give an angry reaction to "Kohli, Kohli" chants. In the video, Gambhir could be seen giving an angry gesture as fans chanted towards him. The video went viral during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Nepal but NDTV could not independently verify its authenticity.

No Shreyas Iyer, Two Surprising Choices! Gautam Gambhir's Picks For India's ICC World Cup 2023 Squad

Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir named his picks for the ICC World Cup 2023 squad and it came with a couple of surprise choices. Both Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur did not find any place in his squad and instead, Gambhir picked all-rounder Washington Sundar and also pacer Prasidh Krishna as the fourth fast bowling option. In the batting department, he went with Suryakumar Yadav with KL Rahul as the second wicket-keeping option behind Ishan Kishan who will be the top pick for the position.

"Harbhajan Won The Match, Dhoni And I...": Gambhir Makes Another Head-Turning Statement

Over the years, Gautam Gambhir has given some interesting statements about Team India's World Cup wins under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Especially when it comes to the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, Gambhir has maintained that it's the team that won India the title and not certain individuals. The cricketer-turned-politician has also objected to hero-worshiping in Indian cricket. But, during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, Gambhir made an interesting remark on another match between the two sides in 2010.

'Nothing Shot, Bit Casual': Gautam Gambhir's Harsh Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Shaheen Afridi

Much was expected of Virat Kohli in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash in Pallekele on Saturday, but he did not deliver. Though the game got abandoned without a ball being bowled in the Pakistan innings, India were given a mighty scare after their innings folded on 266. Barring Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) none of the other batters could score big. Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (11) were the major disappointments.

"Had Kohli Or Rohit Made Those...": Gautam Gambhir, Mohammad Kaif In Awkward On-Air Debate

As India took on Pakistan in their opening Asia Cup 2023 clash, it was Ishan Kishan who made the opportunity count, producing an excellent performance with the bat, all but silencing those doubting him to play a role in India's middle-order. Though an opener, Kishan featured at the No. 5 spot for India in the absence of KL Rahul. Though there remain those who feel Ishan has cemented his spot in the middle-order with the performance against Pakistan, Mohammad Kaif differs in opinion, much to the disappointment of Gautam Gambhir.

"Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye": Gautam Gambhir Bemused By India-Pakistan Players' Camaradrie

India's opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan couldn't produce a result as rain played spoilsport, seeing the two teams share a point each. As downpour came heavy at the Pallekel International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday, the Indian and Pakistani palyers were seen engaging in a friendly chat with each other. While friendship betwee players of different teams is natural, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir doesn't want such camaradrie to be displayed between players during cricket matches.

Gautam Gambhir Shreds India's Batting vs Pakistan, Has A Tough Message For Seniors

The Indian cricket team was dealt a rude shocker by a quality pace attack of the Pakistan cricket team as the famed top-order consisting Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill departed early. While India captain Rohit Sharma fell for 11 in the fifth over, Virat Kohli (4) got out in the seventh over. By 14.1 overs, India were 66/4. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fell victim to Shaheen Afridi's terrific pace bowling. The left-arm pacer also took the wickets of India's top-scorer Hardik Pandya (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (14).

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

The matches between India and Pakistan barely take place without any controversy. Given that so much of energy and effort of players and fans are involved, the match between these two Asian teams is way more than just an interesting game of cricket. There is emotion, there is pressure and there is performance too. All the factors combine to make it a surreal experience for the fans as well as the cricketers. In the past two decades or so, both the sides have had some fair amount of controversial moments when they faced each other on the ground. Here is a look at top five of them -

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Watch: Did Gautam Gambhir Make Angry Gesture To Virat Kohli Chants? Internet Speculates

No Shreyas Iyer, Two Surprising Choices! Gautam Gambhir's Picks For India's ICC World Cup 2023 Squad

"Harbhajan Won The Match, Dhoni And I...": Gambhir Makes Another Head-Turning Statement

'Nothing Shot, Bit Casual': Gautam Gambhir's Harsh Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Shaheen Afridi

"Had Kohli Or Rohit Made Those...": Gautam Gambhir, Mohammad Kaif In Awkward On-Air Debate

"Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye": Gautam Gambhir Bemused By India-Pakistan Players' Camaradrie

Gautam Gambhir Shreds India's Batting vs Pakistan, Has A Tough Message For Seniors

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals