WATCH | Faf intervenes as fiery Kohli loses cool in IPL post-match row
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was fined on Tuesday for the second time in this IPL after a post-match altercation with former national team-mate Gautam Gambhir.
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In Pics: From Naveen-ul-Haq To Gautam Gambhir, The Sequence Of Virat Kohli's On-Field Battles In LSG vs RCB Clash
Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli and former opener Gautam Gambhir added another chapter to their bitter rivalry as they got involved in an ugly face-off after the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. While it was the Kohli vs Gambhir battle that became the central talking point after the match, the RCB batter was involved in multiple altercations during the game too. First with Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and then with compatriot Amit Mishra, Kohli remained a busy man on the field.
"You Get What You Deserve": LSG Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq Takes Virat Kohli Battle Off The Field
Virat Kohli remained a busy man in Royal Challengers Bangalore's win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Monday, being involved in a number of on-field battles. The RCB batter's heated argument with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir became one of the most talked-about topics on social media. But, it all started with Kohli's altercation with Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq while the latter was batting. On Tuesday morning, Naveen took to Instagram to post a story that seems to have been a response to Kohli on the on-field altercation.
Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story After Heated Exchange With Gautam Gambhir Is Viral
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were involved in a war of words after the Indian Premier League fixture between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday. The altercation led to both the cricketing stalwarts being handed a 100% fine on their respective match fee, for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. On Tuesday morning, Kohli took to Instagram and posted a cryptic story, which seemed to be a response to the stories that have been surfacing on social media over the incidents that took place on the field.
What Prompted Clash Between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir? The Story Behind Post-Match Storm
A low-scoring thriller between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants ended with Faf du Plessis' men securing an 18-run victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Sunday. However, instead of RCB's bowling heroics in the match, what became the central talking point was the clash between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. The two cricketing stalwarts had a heated exchange after the match over certain incidents that took place during the final phase of the match. However, the foundation of the clash seemed to have been laid a few overs earlier.
Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir Handed Hefty Fines Following Heated Altercation In LSG vs RCB Match
Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir have been handed hefty fines for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Code of Conduct during the match between the two sides on Monday. After RCB emerged triumphant in the low-scoring thriller, Kohli and Gambhir clashed on the field, leading to a huge altercation that also saw many others get involved.
Watch: Heated Exchange Between Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir After LSG vs RCB IPL 2023 Game
The IPL 2023 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Lucknow on Monday was witness to some ugly scenes as RCB star batter Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir had a heated exchange. Throughout the match, Kohli could be seen being quite animated after the LSG wickets fell. The last time when LSG and RCB clashed in Bengaluru in an IPL 2023 game, Gambhir had gestured towards the Bengaluru crowd with a 'shut up' sign. It is not clear whether Virat was reacting to that. But after the match ended, the two shook hands and things looked perfectly normal. Then, LSG opener Kyle Mayers walked up to Kohli and started saying something to the RCB great.
Pics: Big Blow For Gautam Gambhir's LSG; Captain KL Rahul Suffers Injury, Leaves Field In Pain During IPL 2023 Match vs RCB
In their home match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Lucknow on Monday, Lucknow Super Giants were dealt an early blow with their skipper KL Rahul leaving the field, grimacing in pain after a fielding attempt. The incident happened on the final ball of the second over by Marcus Stoinis, when Rahul appeared to have pulled his hamstring while attempting to stop a boundary from RCB skipper Faf du Plessis at covers. As Rahul was running to stop the ball, he fell on the ground midway and held his right leg in pain. He was immediately attended by the physios and was taken off the field.