What Prompted Clash Between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir? The Story Behind Post-Match Storm

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir had an on-field clash after RCB defeated LSG in an IPL 2023 match. But, the trigger-point of the altercation was an incident involving Naveen-ul-Haq that took place a few overs earlier.

A low-scoring thriller between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants ended with Faf du Plessis' men securing an 18-run victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Sunday. However, instead of RCB's bowling heroics in the match, what became the central talking point was the clash between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. The two cricketing stalwarts had a heated exchange after the match over certain incidents that took place during the final phase of the match. However, the foundation of the clash seemed to have been laid a few overs earlier. Too much Controversy #ViratKohli #gautamgambhir #RCBVSLSG #naveenulhaq #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/bWiGYoTvnd Kohli did this to Naveen-ul-haq. Said by action that "u r not even equivalent to dirt of my shoes"The reason why Naveen was so pissed off.#ViratKohli #Naveen #gambhir #RCBvLSG #navve pic.twitter.com/FU1zVHbQ0f #LSGvRCB Kohli says" that you don't even match my shoes Naveen The King King Kohli Revenge #LSGvsRCB #viratkholi #ViratKohli𓃵 #AnushkaSharma #gautamgambhir #IPL2023 #naveenulhaq KL Rahul Stoinis pic.twitter.com/UnQgkvKpyX No of wickets taken by Naveen ul haq across all formats- 54No of centuries Virat Kohli has across all format- 80@imnaveenulhaq tujhe kis baat ka ghamand hai bhai? pic.twitter.com/RTnxl5F9ui Naveen ul haq denied to talk with Kohli Entertainment into 100 ho rha pic.twitter.com/79BjOZS6bZ Here is the whole fight scenario .#LSGvsRCB #viratkholi #gautamgambhir pic.twitter.com/Km3PAdFXIu

It was a clash between LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq and Kohli that potentially turned out to be the trigger point of the storm. The incident is said to have taken place during the break between the 16th and 17th over, when Kohli had an altercation with Naveen. The clash even prompted LSG's Amit Mishra to try and mediate between the two but ended up having an argument with Kohli, his former India teammate, instead. However, Kohli seemed to have told Mishra to try and put some sense in Naveen's mind instead of his.

Even RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj didn't look happy with Naveen and it was quite evident from his expression.