Kohli-Gambhir's heated moment from IPL recalled by umpire Anil Chaudhary: ‘There’s a limit, it should not be crossed'
Umpire Anil Chaudhary recalled the IPL 2013 confrontation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, which occurred during a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 11, 2013.
Chaudhary said he anticipated the altercation because of the aggressive playing style of players from northern India, but noted that there is a limit that should not be crossed.
He described Kohli's aggression as part of his game and said it does not reflect malice, having known Kohli since his junior cricket days.
Chaudhary made his comments on JioHotstar, defending the need for aggression in cricket while emphasizing the importance of restraint.
The 2013 incident was among several heated moments between Kohli and Gambhir, including another in IPL 2023, but their relationship improved after Gambhir became India's head coach.
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