“Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir Engage in Lengthy Chat; IPL Franchises React”
As the Indian cricket team gears up for a 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, veteran players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rejoined their teammates following the team’s 3-0 sweep in the T20I series. During a practice session, Virat Kohli was seen having a lengthy conversation with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, which caused a stir on social media. IPL franchises such as Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals shared notable reactions to the meeting of these two cricket stalwarts.
Both Gambhir and Kohli, hailing from Delhi, have provided fans with memorable moments on the field through their performances and interactions. During the training session, Kohli was seen laughing with Gambhir, indicating a positive atmosphere despite their past spats in the IPL, which they appeared to have resolved during IPL 2024.
Gambhir recently took over as the coach of the Indian team, replacing Rahul Dravid. Meanwhile, KL Rahul practiced his wicketkeeping skills, and Shreyas Iyer was also present during the session. The ODI series will be held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2, August 4, and August 7, following the T20I leg of the series at the Pallekele International Stadium.
India’s T20I series under the new leadership of Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav began on July 27, with the team securing wins in all three matches. They won the first T20I by 43 runs and the second by seven wickets in a rain-affected match.
