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Veteran spinner Amit Mishra reveals how the dispute between Team India's newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batsman Virat Kohli was resolved. The feud, which started during IPL 2023, ended with Gambhir taking the initiative.
Key Points:
· Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli had a major on-field altercation during IPL 2023.
· Amit Mishra credits Gambhir for taking the first step to resolve the dispute.
· The incident was one of the biggest controversies of IPL 2023.
· Kohli and Gambhir were seen behaving amicably in IPL 2024.
Detailed Overview:
Experienced spinner Amit Mishra has shed light on how the dispute between Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of Team India, and star batsman Virat Kohli came to an end. During IPL 2023, a heated exchange took place between then Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Gambhir and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player Kohli, which escalated into a major controversy. However, things changed in IPL 2024, where both were seen interacting amicably.
The Incident:
The feud began with an on-field argument between Kohli and LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq during an IPL match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The altercation escalated when Gambhir intervened in support of Naveen, leading to a confrontation with Kohli. The incident resulted in fines for all three involved parties.
Mishra Credits Gambhir for Resolving the Dispute:
In a conversation on a YouTube channel, Amit Mishra revealed that it was Gambhir who took the initiative to end the feud by approaching Kohli. Mishra believes Kohli should have taken the first step to resolve the situation.
"I saw something good in Gambhir. Kohli did not go to him, but Gambhir went to Kohli to end the dispute. He asked Kohli about his well-being and that of his family. Gambhir showed a big heart by taking this step. Ideally, Kohli should have gone to Gambhir and said, 'Let's end this, Gautam Bhai.'"
Changes in Kohli:
Mishra also mentioned that Kohli has changed over time, possibly due to power and fame.
"I've seen a lot of changes in Kohli. He has stopped communicating with some of us. When someone gains power and fame, they sometimes feel that others are approaching them for a reason. In contrast, Rohit Sharma hasn't changed even after becoming a star. He still jokes around and remains approachable."
Future Dynamics:
With Gambhir now replacing Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian cricket team and Kohli being a regular member of the ODI and Test teams, it will be interesting to see how their relationship evolves. Despite the resolution of their past dispute, the dynamics between the two will be closely observed in the coming months.
