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Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have shared many memorable moments on the cricket field, including their part in the 2011 World Cup victory. Both hail from Delhi and began their careers playing for the state team and they are known for their fiery on-field presence and willingness to speak their minds. Recently, former Indian pacer Sreesanth, known for his own fiery temperament, made an intriguing choice for an all-time XI of the calmest players. His selections were a mix of players who, like him, have made headlines for their intense on-field behavior.
In his lineup, Sreesanth chose Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir as openers, with Ricky Ponting at No. 3 and Sourav Ganguly at No. 4. Ganguly would captain the team with Ponting as the vice-captain. The rest of the team included Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Shoaib Akhtar and Andre Nel. Sreesanth himself rounded out the XI at No. 11, humorously noting, “How can I leave myself out of any playing XI?
Despite their well-known on-field clashes, Gambhir has consistently expressed respect for Kohli. After taking on a coaching role for the Indian cricket team, Gambhir commented, “The relationship I share with Virat Kohli is that of two mature individuals. On the field, everyone fights for their own place and strives to contribute to a winning team. But when representing India, we are united in our goal to make the country proud.
Piyush Chawla, who has played alongside both players, shared a telling anecdote. He recounted a moment when he and Gambhir were on a show and Gambhir correctly answered a question about Virat Kohli 50th century. Chawla praised Gambhir knowledge and class, saying, “Gauti bhai is all class. He is one of the best.
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Ignored As Yuvraj Singh Picks This India Star “To Bat For His Life”
In June of this year, Rohit Sharma ended India 11-year wait for an ICC title by leading the team to victory in the T20 World Cup. Sharma was in exceptional form throughout the tournament, amassing 251 runs across eight matches at an average of 36.71. During a “This or That” session with Sports keeda, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was asked which player he would trust to bat for his life. Yuvraj chose Rohit Sharma noting that Sharma aggressive batting style closely resembles his own.
In the meantime, the Indian cricket team, under Rohit Sharma captaincy arrived in Chennai on Friday to prepare for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. the Key players, including Jasprit Bumrah Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, were seen boarding the team bus at the airport. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also touched down in Chennai early Friday morning, with Kohli arriving directly from London, where he had been spending time with his family.
This series will mark Rishabh Pant return to Test cricket for the first time since his serious accident in December 2022. Additionally, Akash Deep and Yash Dayal have received their first Test call-ups. the Virat Kohli, who last played Test cricket in South Africa in January, is also returning to the format. He missed India’s home series against England due to the birth of his son, Akaay.
Kohli has had a challenging time in recent T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka tour performances and will be eager to rediscover his form. The two-match Test series against Bangladesh will begin on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the second Test starting on September 27 in Kanpur. As head coach for his first Test series, Gautam Gambhir will be focused on securing a series victory.
Thinking He Is Similar To Virat Kohli
The ongoing Duleep Trophy has been a showcase of exciting red-ball cricket, featuring several prominent names from India senior men team. Notable players such as Shreyas Iyer and Shuban Gill participated in the first round of the tournament. While some of these players have left for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Iyer, who captains India D, is still involved in the second round match against India A. Despite his prominent role, this domestic series has not gone as smoothly for him.
Shreyas Iyer, who began his Duleep Trophy campaign with mixed performances, scored 9 and 54 in the first match against India C. In his second game, he was dismissed for a duck after just seven balls. Iyer who has been excluded from the BCCI central contract list, views the Duleep Trophy as a chance to stage a comeback to the Indian Test squad. former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized Iyer approach to the red-ball game.
Basit Ali expressed his disappointment with Iyer performance, suggesting that the batter focus and intent in red-ball cricket seem lacking. On his YouTube channel, Basit remarked, “As a cricketer, it saddens me to see him struggling. If you’re getting out consistently, it shows a lack of concentration, specially in red-ball cricket. the two World Cup centuries and an IPL-winning captaincy, Iyer should be scoring big runs here. He is a fortunate that veterans like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are not playing in the Duleep Trophy.
Basit further criticized Iyer perceived lack of commitment to the longer format, saying, “Iyer hunger seems to be for boundaries rather than for red-ball cricket. If he is thinking he on par with Virat Kohli after a couple of World Cup centuries, he is mistaken. If I were a selector, I wouldn’t have included him in the Duleep Trophy at all. He needs to show more respect for the game. The first Test between India and Bangladesh is set to begin on September 19 in Chennai and Iyer will be hoping to turn his fortunes around before then.
Gambhir qualities Described by Chawla
That this story has been verified by no one but Chawla adds to its authenticity. He has known Gambhir for years. The two have won India World Cups together, represented India A and were teammates at Kolkata Knight Riders, winning two titles as well – in 2012 and 2014. Highlighting some spectacular traits about Gambhir and Chawla admiration of the man is a walking testament as to how looks can be deceiving. Chawla didn’t say anything that you haven’t heard before but the similarities is what makes Gambhir a gem of a human being and the type of coach that helps a player flourish.
You know what the best thing about Gauti bhai is? He will motivate you, give you free hand and the way he backs you. If he sees that talent in you, he will back you even if you don’t do anything in all 14 games. If you can do it, he will back you which is a brilliant thing for any player,” Chawla added. I played under him for 4-5 years – in fact we played India and India A together – the way he appears on the ground, aggressive and all off it he is equally polite. And the amount of fun I have interacting with him it just amazing. Gauti bhai, one of the best humans I have come across.
A couple of months ago, Ravichandran Ashwin had said thatGautam Gambhiris a very misunderstood person. Due to his so-called serious demeanour, Ashwin pointed out how people often don’t realise that Gambhir is the new India head coach and he is more than what meets the eye. A true fighter in every sense of the word.
Gambhir is a two-time World Cup winner for India and yet, most of this misinterpretation about him stems from his history withVirat Kohli. From teammates to rivals in the IPL and now as a coach and player, Gambhir and Kohli have come full circle, but despite hugging it out and burying the ghost of their past, fans keep looking for as a Virat put in the ‘masala’ from the two.