Former Indian cricketers Sreesanth and Gambhir have sparked controversy after a heated on-field exchange during the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Eliminator between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals. The incident has taken social media by storm, with both players taking to their platforms to address the situation.

Sreesanth, in a live Instagram session after the match, accused Gambhir of verbally abusing him without provocation. He stated that Gambhir disrespects his colleagues and seniors, including Viru Kohli. He further threatened to reveal the exact words used by Gambhir, which he deems unacceptable.

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

Jab issue Gambhir ho, Shant rahiye 😉#LegendsOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/0Y6ypYXbD6

— FanCode (@FanCode) December 7, 2023

“I am not at all at fault here. I just wanted to clear the air straight away. What Mr Gauti has done, sooner or later all of you will get to know. The words which he used and the things he said on a cricket field, live, is not acceptable. My family, my state, everybody has gone through so much. I fought that battle with all your support. Now people want to down me for no reason. He said things he shouldn’t have said. I will surely let you know what he said,” Sreesanth said.

 

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“What’s the point of representing people if you don’t respect your own colleagues?” Sreesanth questioned, pointing to Gambhir’s apparent lack of respect for Kohli.

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Gautam Gambhir, however, responded indirectly through a cryptic social media post, saying, “Smile when the world is all about attention!” This message, interpreted by many as a veiled dig at Sreesanth’s accusations, further fueled the controversy.

Smile when the world is all about attention! pic.twitter.com/GCvbl7dpnX

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 7, 2023

The incident has left fans and commentators divided, with many demanding an explanation from Gambhir and questioning his actions. The details of the verbal altercation remain unknown, and only time will tell if Sreesanth reveals the exact words used by Gambhir.

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This controversy has once again highlighted the importance of respectful conduct on and off the field. It has also raised questions about the behavior of senior players and their responsibility towards setting a positive example for future generations of cricketers.