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- Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir talk about sledging, clashes and more
- Gambhir joked that Kohli has had more altercations than him.
- Indian coach reveals how clashes helped him stay more focused
Despite all their differences in the past, Virat Kohli and Gautama Gambhir They actually have a lot in common. The legendary duo recently sat down for a blockbuster interview in which they recalled how on-field altercations and confrontations affected their batting.
Both Kohli and Gautam are known to be passionate characters on the field and have had many infamous battles with opposition players. They themselves have faced each other on a couple of occasions in the IPL, where they commented in the interview that it was because of the “spirit of the game”.
When Virat Kohli asked Gautam Gambhir about how on-field clashes with opposition players affect the Indian coach, he joked that the former had had more altercations. They laughed and Virat admitted that he was looking for validation on the matter.
Gambhir agreed and stated that he never had an altercation or confrontation that threw off his batting rhythm but only helped Gautam stay focused.
“When you are batting and you are chatting with the opposing team, did you ever feel like this could lead to you stepping out of the crease and potentially getting out or did it lead you to a more motivated space?” Virat asked, but Gambhir replied, “You have had more altercations than me.”
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“I was just hoping for validation. I’m not saying this is wrong, but I was hoping someone would agree and say, ‘Yeah, that’s what’s happening,'” Virat joked.
Gambhir said that is the personality he and Kohli have, the on-field arguments happened because they were very result-oriented and looking back, neither of them would have shied away from any confrontation.
“That’s the personality you have, that’s the personality I have. Sometimes I wanted that confrontation. Sometimes that confrontation can also take you to that zone, no matter what. Tomorrow, if you look back on your career, someone will ask you if you regret having so many altercations, you will say no, not at all,” the Indian coach said.
The 42-year-old added: “I don’t think I’ve ever had to fight with the opponent in my life and that’s probably gotten me out of the zone, everything he’s done has probably helped me more.”
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