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Former Indian opener and BJP Member of Parliament, Gautam Gambhir, is in the limelight due to a viral video. In the video, Gambhir can be seen making disapproving gestures towards fans. This incident occurred during the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan, where Gambhir is part of the commentary panel.
In the video, during a rain interruption in the India-Pakistan match, Gambhir is shown returning to the pavilion. At this moment, some spectators allegedly started chanting slogans in favor of Kohli and Dhoni. Gambhir has been critical of Dhoni on several occasions, which led to speculation that he may not favor the former Indian captain.
Addressing this situation, Gambhir provided clarification on social media. He stated, "Whatever is shown on social media cannot always be true. People on social media tend to showcase what they want to. The truth is that during the viral video, a few Pakistani individuals were making statements against India. Therefore, my reaction was natural. I cannot stand against my country."
Gambhir emphasized that the reaction was due to the provocative slogans and comments made by a few individuals. He urged fans from both India and Pakistan to support their respective teams during matches without getting involved in political discussions or making controversial remarks.
This incident is not the first time Gambhir has expressed his displeasure towards fans. Earlier this year, during the IPL, he had a heated exchange with fans who chanted Kohli's name. The video of this incident also went viral.
In his recent statement, Gambhir reiterated that his priority is to support the Indian team during matches and that he cannot tolerate derogatory comments about the nation. He urged fans to focus on supporting their teams with love and respect, rather than engaging in political discussions or speaking against any country.
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