Gautam Gambhir is known for his fierce personality on the cricket field, and it seems like his aggressive nature is also making an appearance off the pitch. A video has surfaced online, where Gambhir can be seen giving a death stare to fans who were teasing him with ‘Kohli-Kohli’ chants.
The incident took place during Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 16 match against Chennai Super Kings. Although the match got washed out due to rain, the fans managed to entertain themselves by chanting ‘Kohli-Kohli’ as Gambhir walked up the stairs to the dressing room.
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This comes after an ugly altercation between Gambhir and Virat Kohli, where the two exchanged heated words after Royal Challengers’ win over Lucknow Super Giants. The match referees had to impose heavy fines on both players due to their unprofessional behavior.
While the incident took place over three days ago, fans are still bringing it up to tease each other. In the latest development, Gambhir got caught giving a death stare to fans teasing him with Kohli chants.
Here is the video supporting the incident:
Several cricket experts reacted to Virat and Gambhir’s fight, with some even calling for a suspension. However, as per reports, Virat was fined one crore, whereas Gambhir’s fine remains unknown.
It is clear that the fans are not willing to let go of this controversy anytime soon. Despite the fines and warnings from the match officials, fans continue to taunt players with their words and actions.
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This incident has once again highlighted the need for players and fans to maintain sportsmanship and respect towards each other. As cricket fans, it is essential to remember that players are human too and should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of the team they represent or the mistakes they make.
As for Gambhir, he has proven time and again that he is not one to back down from a challenge, whether on or off the pitch. His death stare to fans chanting ‘Kohli-Kohli’ is proof that he is still not over the incident and is not one to take taunts lightly.