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Taking cognisance of the viral video, fans were convinced that Gambhir had hit back at ‘Kohli fans’ through an indecent gesture.
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Remember the uproar over the verbal exchange between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in the IPL 2023? During the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match in Sri Lanka, a viral video showed a group of supporters chanting Kohli's name. Apparently, the former Indian cricketer was on the receiving end. On Monday, a video of Gambhir being escorted by a government official went viral on social media.
Taking cognisance of the viral video, fans were persuaded that Gambhir had hit back at 'Kohli fans' through an indecent gesture. Gambhir was criticized on social media for losing his composure, as the former cricketer was believed to have become agitated by the chants of "Kohli-Kohli" at the venue of the game. Did Gambhir's angry gesture stem from the "Kohli-Kohli" chants directed at him during the match? Former Indian cricketer has broken his silence.
Watch as Gautam Gambhir loses his calm in response to chants of "Virat Kohli" and flips the crowd with an indecent gesture during an Asia Cup match.
"Any Indian would have responded as I did"
Gambhir stated that he was troubled by certain Pakistan cricket team supporters. Gambhir took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to discuss his controversial gesture during the continental tournament. "A lie can circumnavigate the globe while the truth is lacing its shoes." Everything is not as it appears. Any other Indian would react similarly to the slogans used against our country. I adore our players and my country, said Gambhir.
Speaking to the news agency ANI during India's match against Nepal, Gambhir claimed that some Pakistani supporters chanted anti-Indian chants as the former India opener exited the field. "There is no truth in social media content because individuals post whatever they want to post. There were two or three Pakistanis present who made anti-India and Kashmir-related statements. Therefore, it was my natural response. I cannot tolerate any criticism of my country. That was my response," Gambhir concluded.
