In a highly anticipated showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2024, former adversaries Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming moment, marking a potential reconciliation since their heated exchange during the previous IPL season.
The animosity between Kohli and Gambhir stemmed from a confrontation involving Lucknow Super Giants’ pacer Naveen-ul-Haq during the last IPL. Gambhir, then serving as LSG’s mentor, intervened in a verbal spat between Kohli and Kyle Mayers, leading to tensions between the former teammates.
However, during Friday’s match, as the teams took a timeout during RCB’s innings, a touching moment unfolded. Gambhir approached Kohli on the field, initiating a conversation that culminated in an embrace, suggesting a thaw in their relationship.
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This reconciliation echoes Kohli’s previous gesture of reconciliation with Naveen-ul-Haq during an India vs. Afghanistan match in the ODI World Cup last year. The two players shook hands and hugged, symbolizing the resolution of their past conflict. Reflecting on the incident, Naveen-ul-Haq recounted Kohli’s words of reconciliation, emphasizing their mutual decision to move forward positively.
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Amidst the emotional exchange between Kohli and Gambhir, the cricketing action continued on the field. At the time, RCB stood at 166 for 5 after 19 overs, with Kohli leading the charge with an impressive 74 runs, supported by Dinesh Karthik at 13. As the game unfolded, the heartening exchange between Kohli and Gambhir served as a reminder of the spirit of sportsmanship, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and reconciliation in the competitive world of cricket.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Anuj Rawat(w), Dinesh Karthik, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
