IPL 2024: Social Media Celebrates as Gambhir and Kohli Mend Fences with a Hug

In a surprising turn of events, former Indian teammates Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli buried the hatchet and embraced during the IPL match between RCB and KKR. Gambhir, now the mentor of KKR, had previously expressed his desire to beat RCB every time. The reconciliation between the two players took place during the match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Gambhir, who had a contentious relationship with Kohli following an on-field altercation, was seen hugging and interacting with Kohli during the second strategic time-out. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Gambhir for his gesture in breaking the ice, while social media reacted positively to the reunion of the two stars who were part of the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian team.

The official broadcaster, Star Sports, captured the moment and shared pictures of what they called the “reunion” on social media. Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar commended Kohli and Gambhir for their heartwarming exchange, suggesting they deserve an “Oscar Award” for their gesture during the match.

The incident marked a significant turnaround in the relationship between Gambhir and Kohli, who had a history of animosity. The embrace and interaction between the two players garnered attention from fans and the cricketing community, with many celebrating the reconciliation between the former teammates on social media.