Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir Cricket Masala Is Over Now: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain

Cricket rivalries and neck-to-neck battles are something cricket lovers want to see during a match, especially between top seeds. Such aggressions and expressions double the cricketing joy as fans don't want to settle for anything less than a victory. Also, such heated incidents fuel players' performances and turn the matches to nail-biting encounters. However, rare moments have become rare when fans get to see the killing spirit from players.

In fact, now players believe in controlling their emotions and taking a match only as a friendly sport. Recently, in IPL 2024, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir hugged Virat Kohli, which was far away from fans' expectations.

The only thing that comes to fans' minds after hearing Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli's names together is their famous fight and exchange of words during IPL 2023. At that time, Virat Kohli first exchanged heated words with Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq during and after the match LSG vs RCB match, and later, Lucknow's then mentor Gautam Gambhir, who is now associated with KKR, jumped in the fight. In a few moments, the fight turned into Kohli vs Gambhir.

Both the Delhi cricketers have a long-time on-field rivalry and are famous for their attacking and aggressive approach.

However, IPL 2024 surprised everyone and almost ended the "masala" for fans after both the cricketers showed soft corners towards each other.

Replying to a question at a PUMA event, Virat Kohli said "People are very disappointed with my behaviour. I hugged Naveen, and then the other day, Gauti bhai [Gautam Gambhir came and hugged me. Your masala is over so you're booing. We're not kids anymore."

The incident possibly marked the end of franchise cricket's of most talked on-field rivalries between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.