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[Watch] 'Log Bohot Disappointed Hogaye...' - Kohli On Hugging Gambhir and Naveen

Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir embraced each other during IPL 2024 (Twitter)Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir embraced each other during IPL 2024 (Twitter)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) linchpin Virat Kohli has once again proven why he remains one of the most enigmatic figures in the sport.

Kohli's heartwarming reconciliation with former Indian teammate Gautam Gambhir during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has been the talk of the town as he displayed a softer side that has left fans and critics alike in a whirlwind of emotions.

Last year, the cricketing fraternity was on the edge of its seat as Kohli found himself embroiled in a fiery verbal spat with Gautam Gambhir and Afghanistan's speedster Naveen-ul-Haq during RCB's clash against the Lucknow Super Giants.


Kohli pokes fun at fans yearning for drama

The altercation was nothing short of a spectacle, fuelling rivalries and setting the stage for what many expected would be a prolonged feud.

However, in a twist that no one saw coming, the IPL 2024 season witnessed a heartening display of sportsmanship and camaraderie.

During RCB's third league match on March 29 in Bengaluru, a strategic time-out became the unlikely setting for reconciliation as Kohli and Gambhir shared a smile and an embrace that spoke volumes.

This unexpected moment of warmth between the two stalwarts, who share a history both on and off the field, not only melted hearts but also put an end to speculations of any lingering animosity.

Adding a dash of spice to the tale, Virat Kohli, with his characteristic charm, recently addressed the incident, playfully chiding fans for their fondness for drama.

In a video that has since gone viral, Kohli jested,

In a video that has since gone viral, Kohli jested, “Ye na log bohot disappointed hogaye hai mere behaviuor se. Naveen ke sath maine jhappi daal di. Us din Gauti bhai ne aake mere ko jhappi daal di. Matlab tumhara masala khatam hogaya hai toh boo kar rahe ho. Abe bacche thodi na hai yaar.”

This loosely translates to 

“People are very disappointed because of my behaviour. I hugged Naveen, and Gauti bhai hugged me. Because your masala got over, you are booing. We aren't kids.”

Kohli's journey of reconciliation began with Naveen-ul-Haq during the India-Afghanistan ICC ODI World Cup match in Delhi on October 11, 2023, where a simple hug signalled the end of their previous year's dispute.

On the cricketing front, Kohli has been in sublime form in IPL 2024, amassing 316 runs in just five matches and leading the charge as the tournament's top scorer. 

His recent blitzkrieg of 113 runs against the Rajasthan Royals further cements his place as a vital force for RCB.

As Kohli gears up to face the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, fans are not just eagerly anticipating another masterclass with the bat but also celebrating the spirit of reconciliation that he has brought to the fore.