Virat Kohli – Gautam Gambhir Ban for IPL 2023: What senior cricketer said

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Gautam Gambhir and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli were fined 100 percent of their match fees after the ugly spat that was caught on TV camera at the Shri Atal Bihrri Vajpayee Stadium. Virat Kohli – Gautam Gambhir Ban for IPL 2023: What senior cricketer said.

The recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has become a hot topic after players Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli engaged in an altercation. The incident was captured on video and shared widely on social media, causing outrage among fans.

It all started when Mohammed Siraj and LSG tail-ender Naveen-ul-Haq had a heated exchange during LSG’s failed chase of 127. The tempers flared during the customary handshake as Virat Kohli and Naveen first shared a frosty handshake after which Gambhir and Kohli had a go at each other.

Gambhir was also seen pulling away LSG batter Kyle Mayers, who was having a chat with Kohli after the thrilling contest. In response, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) handed out hefty fines to the players involved. However, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar questioned whether fines were enough to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Gavaskar expressed concern over the severity of the fines, suggesting that a player like Kohli, earning Rs 17 crore for RCB over 16 matches, including the semi-finals and finals, could potentially be fined up to Rs 1 crore.

While acknowledging the importance of playing competitively, Gavaskar suggested that the level of aggression seen on the field today was a result of the fact that matches were broadcasted on television, which could encourage players to go the extra mile.

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As per an eye-witness, Gautam told Virat Kohli that abusing his player was like abusing his family. Then, Virat asked Gambhir to take care of his family. Gambhir’s final reply before they were separated was, ‘Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega…’ (So now I have to learn from you…), according to the insider.

Gavaskar called for stronger measures to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. According to the legendary cricketer, players who engage in physical altercations should be suspended for a few games, with both the player and their team bearing the consequences. This, he argued, would serve as a strong deterrent against similar incidents in the future.