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.
Watch: Height Of Fandom As Man Enters Lucknow Ground To Touch Virat Kohli's Feet, Stops IPL 2023 Match
Virat Kohli has a wide fan following across the world. Thanks to his many feats for the Indian cricket team and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, he is often the center of attention. Wherever he goes, he is always followed, even if that means that he is playing a cricket match. The same thing happened during an IPL 2023 game between Lucknow Super Giants and RCB in Lucknow on Monday. In the second innings of the game, with LSG chasing a 127-run target, RCB put up a brave fight. During LSG's chase, a man entered the field and touched Virat Kohli's feet, and even hugged him. The former India captain duly obliged and did not show any frustration. The match had to be stopped mid ways due to the incident.
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: Virat Kohli's Celebration After RCB Dismiss Krunal Pandya In An IPL 2023 Game Is Viral
Virat Kohli is an entertainer on and off the field! Even when he is not batting Kohli ensure that he is in the thick of action. The same was visible after Royal Challengers Bangalore set a 127-run target for Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2023 match in Lucknow on Monday. Despite the low score, RCB put up a spirited fight and reduced LSG to 38/5 in 7 overs. Out of those dismissals, Kohli played a crucial role in the second wicket as he caught Krunal Pandya off Glenn Maxwell in the fourth over. After the wicket, Kohli made a special gesture towards the crowd.