Coach Gambhir’s biggest battles with these 5 players, cricket ground became the arena of Mahabharata
Gautam Gambhir: The fiery nature of Gautam Gambhir, the coach of the Indian cricket team, has often made headlines, but some of his biggest clashes with fellow players on the field have made the cricket grounds a battlefield like the scenery of Mahabharata.
Let us know the five most sharp conflicts of Gautam Gambhir who showed his combativeness and shocked the fans.
1. Gautam Gambhir vs Kohli – IPL 2023
In one of the most dramatic moments of IPL 2023, Mentor Gambhir of Lucknow Super Giants had a sharp debate with Virat Kohli, the star of Royal Challengers Bangalore. After the match, tension increased and there was a sharp noise between the two, which made headlines in the cricket world.
2. Gautam Gambhir vs Afridi- Kanpur ODI 2007
During a ODI match in Kanpur, the Indo-Pak rivalry caught up when Gambhir and Shahid Afridi started arguing among themselves while running amidst the wickets. The matter deteriorated rapidly and the match referee cut the match fee of both the players.
3. Gambhir Vs. Shane Watson – Elbow Scandal2008
During a Test series in 2008, the case was heated between Gambhir and Australian all -rounder Shane Watson. After repeated sledging by Watson, Gambhir physically responded-he was allegedly hit the elbow while taking a run, after which Gambhir was banned from a match.
4. Gambhir vs Kamran Akmal – Asia Cup2010
During a stressful Asia Cup match in Sri Lanka, there was a fierce debate between Gambhir and Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal. The dispute was pacified by MS Dhoni, who came and pacified the matter between the two.
5. Gambhir vs Lee Fortis – Pitch curator event
In a less popular but equally serious off-field incident, the pitch curator was confronted with Lee Fortis during the inspection of the serious ground. Gambhir and Indian collaborative staff were inspecting the pitch wearing rubber shoes, but Fortis asked him to stay 2.5 meters away.
The matter worsened when Fortis started shouting at a staff member with an icebox. Gambhir, angry with this derogatory behavior, was angry at Fortis and said, “You cannot tell us what we have to do… You are just a groundsman, nothing more than this.”
