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Home / News / Sports News / Kohli, Gambhir share candid moments in BCCI's exclusive interview
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Kohli, Gambhir share candid moments in BCCI's exclusive interview
Kohli and Gambhir have a history of on-field altercations during their cricketing careers

Kohli, Gambhir share candid moments in BCCI's exclusive interview

By Parth Dhall
Sep 18, 2024
11:28 am

What's the story

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has teased an upcoming interview featuring Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir.

The conversation is set to offer a blend of humor and insightful discussions.

Kohli and Gambhir, who share the Indian dressing room, have a history of on-field altercations during their cricketing careers.

However, their roles have now evolved, with Gambhir stepping into the shoes of India's head coach and Kohli continuing as a key batter for Team India.

Teaser insights

A glimpse into the interview

The teaser of the interview, released by the BCCI, begins with Kohli's statement: "So here we are. We've come a long way and putting an end to all the masala."

Gambhir responds positively to this opening line, indicating a promising start to their conversation.

The full interview is expected to delve deeper into their cricketing journeys and provide fans with unique insights from these two strong personalities.

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Cricketing banter

Kohli, Gambhir discuss on-field altercations

The teaser also reveals a moment where Kohli questions Gambhir about the impact of on-field altercations on his mental state while batting.

Gambhir's witty response leaves Kohli laughing, as he says: "You have had more altercations than I have. I think you can answer that question better than I can."

This exchange showcases their camaraderie and ability to engage in light-hearted banter despite their past differences.

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Nostalgic moments

Duo reminisces 2011 World Cup final

The interview also features Kohli and Gambhir reminiscing the historic 2011 ICC ODI World Cup final, where they shared an 83-run partnership.

The duo saved India from a collapse, which led to their title-clinching win against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Gambhir is now incharge of India's roadmap for the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship final. Their journey will begin with the Bangladesh Test series at home.

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History

History of on-field arguments

As mentioned, Kohli and Gambhir have been involved in on-field verbal spats with each other in the past.

A similar altercation took center stage in 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, where the Royal Challengers Bangaluru defended 126 against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 43.

The spat, which also included pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, continued beyond the match.

Kohli and Gambhir clashed in IPL 2013 as well, when the latter led Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Twitter Post

WATCH: Kohli, Gambhir pair up for a candid chat

A Very Special Interview 🙌

Stay tuned for a deep insight on how great cricketing minds operate. #TeamIndia’s Head Coach @GautamGambhir and @imVkohli come together in a never-seen-before freewheeling chat.

You do not want to miss this! Shortly on https://t.co/Z3MPyeKtDz pic.twitter.com/dQ21iOPoLy

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 18, 2024
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