“They Should Keep It Behind Their Back”: Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir IPL Row

Rather a lot has been mentioned and talked about how the Gautam Gambhir–Virat Kohli relationship could possibly be within the upcoming years in the course of the former’s reign as Team India’s head coach. The duo, who had an enormous verbal struggle throughout IPL 2023, have already moved by means of it. However, the chatter about their bond continues to persist as the 2 stars will now be seen collectively for Team India, one as a head coach and one other as a participant. Another vital cause for his or her relationship to be mentioned is the truth that each Virat and Gambhir carry an in-your-face perspective.

“Whatever happened in IPL, they should keep it behind their back. They are very senior cricketers and they are mature sportsmen,” Venkatapathy Raju advised NDTV in an unique interview.

“There will be be lot of discussions on social media. We should just leave them (Kohli and Gambhir),” added the previous India cricketer.

After Rahul Dravid‘s exit as India’s head coach was confirmed, Gambhir emerged because the clear and favorite various, particularly contemplating the work he has completed within the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the past 2-3 years. With Virat Kohli additionally giving the nod to be part of India’s ODI task towards Sri Lanka, it might be the primary time that he can be working with Gambhir in the identical workforce.

Both Gambhir and Kohli are recognized to put on their hearts on their sleeves whereas taking part in cricket. Be it as opponent groups’ captains within the IPL or extra lately, as a mentor and senior gamers of their respective franchises, the 2 have had some fiery clashes on the sector. But, after Gambhir’s swap to Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor, all of it appeared nicely between him and Kohli after they met throughout an IPL 2024 match.

Days in the past, Gambhir declared that his relationship with batting mainstay Virat Kohli “is between the two of us and not for TRPs”.

“Good for the TRP, but my relationship is not public. What kind of a relationship I share with Virat Kohli… I think it’s between two mature individuals,” Gambhir had mentioned throughout a press convention.

India’s three-match T20I sequence towards Sri Lanka kicks off on Jul 27. It might be adopted with an ODI sequence of as many matches. The reside streaming of reside telecast of the sequence might be on Sony Sports Network, whereas Venkatapathy Raju might be within the channel’s Telugu commentary panel.