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In a recent twist concerning India’s new head coach position, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the decision to appoint Gautam Gambhir without prior consultation with Virat Kohli. Both hailing from Delhi, Kohli and Gambhir have notably not shared a harmonious relationship, particularly evident from their competitive clashes, such as the heated exchange during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders back in 2013. This incident has colored their interactions since, marking them as rivals both on and off the cricket pitch.
Virat Kohli was not consulted about Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India’s Head Coach.
Tensions between the two legends reached a boiling point during IPL 2023, culminating in a heated exchange following a match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
