'Putting an end to all the masala': Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir leave fans stumped

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 18, 2024, 10:29 IST

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Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli had a lighthearted discussion in an interview to be released by the BCCI, showing their improved rapport since Gambhir became Team India's head coach. The conversation took place ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, with a teaser released on Wednesday. Both were part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team.

'Putting an end to all the masala': Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir leave fans stumped

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting icon Virat Kohli were seen engaging in lighthearted conversation during a special interview that the BCCI is set to release on Wednesday, September 18.
The interview took place prior to the commencement of the Test series against Bangladesh.
In the past, Gambhir and Kohli have been known for their fierce competitiveness on the cricket field, with the two even having confrontations during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
However, since Gambhir took on the role of coaching the Indian team, the two have put aside their differences for the benefit of the side.

BCCI on Wednesday released a teaser of an interview between Gambhir and Virat.
Here's how the conversation unfolded between the two legends:
Virat Kohli: When you are batting and you have a bit of a chat with the opposition, did you ever feel like this might carry on to you going out of the zone and potentially getting out, or it put you in a more motivated state?
Gautam Gambhir: You have had more altercations than I have (laugh). I think you can answer that question, better than I can.

Virat Kohli (laughing): Main to ye dhund raha hun ki koi meri baat se agree kar jaye. Ye nahi bol raha ki galat hai. Koi to bole haan, yahi hota hai (I am only looking for someone who agrees with what I have to say. Not saying that it is wrong. At least someone should say, yes this is what happens).
Virat Kohli: So, here we are. We have come a long way and putting an end to all the masala.
Gautam Gambhir: (Laugh) That's a good start to the conversation and all the spice.

Kohli and Gambhir were part of Team India's ODI World Cup win in 2011.

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