Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli (PTI)
Former acclaimed Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is known for his fiery and competitive spirit on the field, earning a reputation as a heated and intense player. His playing career was marked by several memorable moments where Gambhir's passion and aggression came to the forefront.
In one of the most iconic clashes, Gautam Gambhir once engaged in a heated debate with former teammate and Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli. The clash almost turned into a physical fight before umpires intervened.
In another instance, the former cricketer once again lashed out at Kohli during an IPL game held earlier this year. Since then, the tussle only escalated, and the bad blood remained.
Gautam Gambhir is believed to be holding a grudge against Virat Kohli as, in multiple instances, the former is often seen taking a strong stand against Kohli's ideologies and batting style.
Gambhir Takes Dig At Kohli, Again!
In a fresh episode, Gambhir snubbed Kohli when asked about the fittest cricketer he ever played with. The former batter picked Rohit Sharma, and fans couldn't help but troll Gambhir for his choice.
Virat Kohli has been a trendsetter when it comes to physical fitness. The induction of specific fitness tests in the selection process was a chain effect of Kohli's repetitive emphasis on the importance of fitness.
Moreover, the Gambhir-Kohli dynamic has been a topic of discussion in Indian cricket, with both players known for their assertive personalities. Thus, Gautam Gambhir's snub surprised many fans and seemingly generated a meme fest on the internet.
Having said that, Gambhir has time and again clarified that he holds no grudge against Virat Kohli. His opinions might come as strong but are purely professional.
However, the former cricketer's words widely differ from his actions. That being said, Kohli has always maintained a dignified silence. To date, the batter has not once called out Gambhir's unjust criticism.