Following Crew India’s latest Champions Trophy victory in Dubai, we noticed head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli sharing laughs, high-fives, and tight hugs. Nevertheless, throughout their enjoying days, there was no love misplaced between Gambhir, the previous Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, and Virat Kohli, the previous Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain. The 2 have been concerned in a heated on-field altercation after an IPL 2013 match. Kohli and Gambhir exchanged phrases and needed to be separated by gamers from each groups.
When the spat was proven stay to the world – apparently the broadcaster traditionally identified to clean out something that brings IPL to disrepute didn’t ask their cameras to look away.
On Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders will tackle Royal Challengers Bengaluru to kick-start the 18th version of the IPL.
What occurred?
Twelve years in the past, Kohli and Gambhir have been concerned in an unsightly spat on the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Gambhir, then captain of KKR had a go at his counterpart Kohli, whereas celebrating his wicket. Issues escalated with Kohli as a substitute of trudging again to the pavilion, walked in the direction of additional quick cowl and apparently made a comment.
Immediately, Gambhir was seen strolling angrily in the direction of his Delhi and India teammate. Nevertheless, it was one other Delhi lad Rajat Bhatia, who acquired in between them and separated each of them or issues may need gone out of hand.
KKR vs RCB head-to-head report
Matches performed: 34
KKR received: 20
RCB received: 14
KKR vs RCB head-to-head report at Eden Gardens
Matches performed: 12
KKR received: 8
RCB received: 4