Former Indian cricketers Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange during a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match on September 27, 2023, leaving fans shocked and the cricketing world abuzz. The incident occurred during a match between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals, where Sreesanth and Gambhir were playing for opposing teams. The tension between the two players began when Sreesanth, bowling for Gujarat Giants, conceded a six and a four to Gambhir in the second over.
This led to a long stare-down between the two, with Sreesanth appearing visibly frustrated. Following the match, Sreesanth took to Instagram to express his disappointment with Gambhir’s behavior. In a video message, he accused Gambhir of verbally abusing him without any provocation and stated that he would reveal the exact words used in due time.
6… 4… Showdown! Watch till the end for Gambhir 👀 Sreesanth.
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.#LegendsOnFanCode @llct20 pic.twitter.com/SDaIw1LXZP— FanCode (@FanCode) December 6, 2023
“Just wanted to clear the air with what happened with Mr. Fighter. He always fights with all his colleagues for no reason whatsoever,” Sreesanth said. “He doesn’t even respect his own senior players, including Viru Bhai. Today, he just kept calling me something very rude, which shouldn’t have been said.”
Sreesanth emphasized that he did nothing to provoke Gambhir and called out the latter’s disrespectful treatment of colleagues. He also condemned Gambhir’s past comments about Virat Kohli, stating that he never speaks positively about his own teammate.
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“What’s the point of representing people if you don’t respect your own colleagues? Even in broadcasting, when he’s asked about Virat, he never speaks about him,” Sreesanth remarked. “I don’t want to go further, but I am very hurt, and my family is hurt. I haven’t used a single bad word, but he kept saying words, which he always does.”
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Gambhir has not yet responded to Sreesanth’s allegations. However, this incident has ignited a firestorm within the cricket community, with fans eagerly awaiting Sreesanth’s revelation of Gambhir’s exact words. Sreesanth’s accusations and Gambhir’s fiery personality leave many questions unanswered, and the cricketing world watches closely as this drama unfolds.
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It’s important to note that this incident is just one side of the story. Without hearing from Gambhir, it’s impossible to determine the full extent of what transpired between the two players. Nevertheless, this event has undoubtedly raised questions about sportsmanship and the culture of verbal abuse in cricket. Only time will tell what impact this will have on the careers of Sreesanth and Gambhir, and how it will shape the future of the LLC.
