IPL 2023: What led to Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir spat
The Indian cricket team has always been known for its talent, passion, and unity on the field. However, in 2013, a spat between two of the team's star players, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, made headlines and caused a stir in the cricketing world. What led to this infamous clash between two of India's most celebrated cricketers?
The root of the issue can be traced back to the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where Kohli and Gambhir were captaining rival teams - Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively. During a match between the two teams, Kohli allegedly used foul language towards Gambhir, who was batting at the time. Gambhir, known for his fiery temperament, did not take kindly to this and the two exchanged words on the field.
This incident reignited an old rivalry between the two players, dating back to their under-19 days when Gambhir was captain and Kohli was vice-captain. The two reportedly had a falling out during that time, which had not been resolved since.
The situation escalated further when the two were selected for the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy
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