Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been involved in a controversy after he was caught on camera making an obscene gesture at fans who were chanting Virat Kohli’s name during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Nepal. The incident happened as Gambhir was walking past a group of fans in the stands.
Some of the fans began chanting Kohli’s name, and in response, Gambhir turned around and made the gesture. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
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Gautam Gambhir has had a long-standing feud with Kohli, which escalated earlier this year during the Indian Premier League (IPL). In one incident, Gambhir was seen gesturing for silence to the Bengaluru crowd after his team, Lucknow Super Giants, defeated Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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In another incident, Gautam Gambhir intervened to defuse a heated exchange between Kohli and Nepali bowler Naveen-ul-Haq during the IPL match between RCB and LSG. However, the intervention led to a fiery argument between Gambhir and Kohli, and their teammates had to step in to separate the duo.
Gautam Gambhir has since apologized for making the obscene gesture, saying that he was “provoked” by the fans. However, the incident has sparked outrage among fans, who have accused Gambhir of being disrespectful.
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The controversy is a further reminder of the simmering tensions between Gambhir and Kohli. It remains to be seen whether the two cricketers will be able to put their differences aside and move on. The incident is likely to have a negative impact on Gambhir’s reputation. He is already a polarizing figure, and this incident is likely to further alienate some fans. It remains to be seen whether Gautam Gambhir will be able to recover from this controversy.
