Watch: Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir Make Peace, Share Heartfelt Hug At RCB vs KKR Match
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir seem to have patched things up as they were spotted embracing during the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
A video capturing the moment has gone viral on social media. The two exchanged a hug during a strategic time-out in the first innings of the match.
In response to the heartwarming gesture, cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar quipped that Bengaluru's cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Kolkata's team mentor Gautam Gambhir deserved an Oscar for seemingly reconciling their differences.
Before the game, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir took a swipe at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), expressing his desire to triumph over them in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He emphasized that RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, carried an air of confidence despite not clinching any titles yet.
In a pre-match interview with Star Sports, Gambhir shared his thoughts on facing RCB, stating, "One team which I want to beat every one, probably even in my dreams, was Royal Challengers Bangalore. They are the second most high-profile team, a flamboyant team with the owner and squad. Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers. They have not won anything but still thought that they have won everything and that kind of attitude."
Gautam Gambhir highlighted Kolkata Knight Riders' significant victories against RCB in the IPL, recalling memorable moments such as Brendon McCullum's explosive innings and Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine's dominating partnership. He emphasized, "We always knew they are the very strong side and probably the most aggressive batting unit as well. Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers what can get better than this."
This encounter marked the first face-to-face meeting between former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli since their infamous altercation in Lucknow in 2023. Over the years, RCB vs KKR has evolved into one of the fiercest rivalries in the IPL, characterized by intense matches and heated moments.
Despite RCB's strong lineup, Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained an upper hand over them in recent seasons, with RCB yet to secure a home victory against KKR since 2015.
The RCB vs KKR match, known as 'El Primero,' holds significant historical value as it was the first-ever IPL encounter played back in 2008. Brendon McCullum's explosive innings in that match set the stage for T20 cricket in India, igniting a new era of excitement and competition.
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