![IPL 2024: [WATCH] Virat Kohli Embraces Gautam Gambhir During RCB vs KKR Match](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gautam-Gambhir-hugging-Virat-Kohli.jpg "IPL 2024: [WATCH] Virat Kohli Embraces Gautam Gambhir During RCB vs KKR Match")
The IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a significant moment involving Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, two individuals with a history of on-field tension. In the previous IPL season, while Gambhir played for Lucknow Super Giants, he engaged in a heated altercation with Kohli after a match against RCB, resulting in fines for both players.
This incident was not an isolated one, indicating a strained relationship between the two. However, during the recent RCB vs KKR match, an unexpected moment occurred when Gambhir approached Kohli during a strategic time-out and embraced him, marking a stark contrast to their past conflicts.
Before the match, an old video of Gambhir surfaced, where he expressed his desire to defeat RCB, emphasizing their perceived arrogance despite not achieving significant success.
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Gautam Gambhir went to Virat Kohli and congratulated him for his fifty.pic.twitter.com/CARSE7gcvf
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Gautam Gambhir went to Virat Kohli and congratulated him for his fifty. pic.twitter.com/PTtL4sdY1u
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Gambhir’s sentiments reflected his competitive spirit and determination to triumph over RCB on the field. In a pre-match press conference, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell acknowledged RCB’s strength, praising their lineup of “great matchwinners” and formidable bowling unit. Russell emphasized the need for focus and not underestimating RCB’s ability to seize victory, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on batting opportunities in the match.
Gambhir opens up on his thoughts for RCB
“My mindset is very clear, especially coming after a win and getting some runs as well. [But] I am not going to take anything for granted. RCB is an amazing team and they have some great matchwinners, who can take the game away from us. They have a good bowling unit as well. So I hope that if I face five, six, seven, eight balls in the backend, I make the best use of it.”
“But I would love the other batters to come to the party tomorrow and at least get some time in the middle,” Russell stated, emphasizing the need for a collective effort from the team.
In summary, the embrace between Kohli and Gambhir during the match, coupled with Gambhir’s past comments and Russell’s acknowledgment of RCB’s strengths, added layers of intrigue and anticipation to the IPL clash.
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