In IPL 2024, a heartwarming moment between Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli caught everyone’s attention. Despite past rumours of tension between the two cricketing legends, their interaction after the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals showed a different story.
Ganguly, now associated with Delhi Capitals, displayed a gesture of respect towards Kohli by removing his cap when they met after the game. This small act spoke volumes and left fans impressed, with many expressing their admiration on social media.
The match itself saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinching a 35-run victory against Delhi Capitals, which significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. After the game, as is customary, players and support staff from both teams exchanged handshakes.
When Sourav Ganguly approached Kohli, his respectful gesture was noted and appreciated by fans watching both at the stadium and online. On social media platforms, reactions poured in, with users commending Kohli for earning such a mark of respect from Ganguly.
Sourav Ganguly took his cap off before meeting Virat Kohli. That's the respect Kohli has ❤️🫡
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 12, 2024
Good to see them meeting each other after the issues they had in the past 🥶 #IPL2024 #tapmad #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/7fg40fy0sK
Sourav ganguly took hi cap off!
— Dhruv (@Dhruvvsayys) May 12, 2024
Before meeting kohli. The respect the Kohli has!❤️#RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/OFJNLSKLw2
Saurav Ganguly's eyes and his facial expressions tell a different story of his saga with Kohli than we all know.
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) May 12, 2024
Remember he was a huge Kohli fan before 2020. pic.twitter.com/ClFZGj6w9n
Sourav Ganguly congratulating Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/3vhvBvcdt2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 12, 2024
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He mentioned that had they capitalized on those chances, they could have restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a lower score, possibly resulting in a different outcome for the match. The IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals not only showcased thrilling cricketing action but also highlighted the importance of sportsmanship and respect between players, regardless of any past differences or controversies.
Despite any previous issues or rumours, seeing the two cricketing icons share a moment of mutual respect was heartening for fans of the sport.
“Dropped catches hurt us. Could’ve restricted them to 150. When you lose four wickets in powerplay, you’re always chasing the game. 160-170 would’ve been a par score. Pitch was two-paced. Some were skidding, some were holding. When your main players are run out and you lose four in powerplay, you’re chasing the game. Anything can happen, but haven’t thought that far ahead,” he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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