‘Gambhir won two World Cups but most will forget that…’: Tiwary wants ‘BCCI to step in’ after Kohli saga

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The primary cause of the IPL 2023 on-field altercation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, according to Manoj Tiwary, should be found by the BCCI.

Several people have criticised Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir for their on-field altercation during an IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. After RCB defeated LSG in a low-scoring game at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the two almost exchanged blows. Although the exact cause of the altercation cannot be determined with certainty, several reports suggested that Kohli’s combative celebrations and language during the LSG chase were to blame. It’s also possible that the past animosity between Gambhir and Kohli had a significant impact.

For violating the IPL Code of Conduct, the BCCI took severe measures and fined both Kohli and Gambhir their whole match money. It wasn’t enough, according to people like Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag, and the pair ought to have been suspended to set an example.

Manoj Tiwary, a seasoned Indian cricketer, made a similar request, calling on the BCCI to take a more active role in determining what sparked the altercation.

“BCCI ought to intervene. Being an ambassador for the game, you shouldn’t put on such a distasteful display like this. IPL is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, especially among young people. Many teenagers aspire to be like Virat Kohli. Therefore, identifying the underlying causes of conflicts like these is crucial. Sport benefits from healthy competition, but not from events like these, according to Tiwary on Cricbuzz.

A player like Gambhir was a key factor in India’s victories at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 OD World Cup, according to Tiwary, who also noted that many might only remember the left-hander for his violent on-field altercations. Gambhir was notable for scoring the most runs for India versus Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final and the best score for India in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

“This can’t continue. These two are, as I already stated, icons. When cricket superstars retire, fans want to remember them for their contributions on the pitch rather than for anything else. The main thing that people will recall about Gambhir is his aggressiveness; it is what they will think about immediately. They won’t remember that he was a key factor in India’s two World Cup victories. This shouldn’t take place. When playing for KKR, Tiwary and Gambhir shared a dressing room. He said, “This is not the right example to set.

This wasn’t the first public altercation between Gambhir and Kohli. When the two charged at one another during an IPL game in 2013, that was when it all began. At the time, Kohli led the RCB while Gambhir led the KKR. In 2016, a similar circumstance occurred once more.

It is not as if the two have just had issues with one another. Throughout his international career, Gambhir has engaged in contentious debates with Shane Watson, Kamran Akmal, and Shahid Afridi. Kohli is also renowned for being quite aggressive, particularly while fielding. He has endured several instances of on-field teasing from cricket players all across the world.