IND vs NZ, ICC CWC 2019: Gautam Gambhir Takes Jibe at Virat Kohli’s Captaincy Skills, Says He's Nothing Without Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni
During a pre-match discussion in news channel Tv9 Bharat, Gautam Gambhir targetted Virat Kohli's captaincy by saying Virat might be amongst the best batsman at the moment but is only doing good as Indian captain because of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.
The rivalry between India cricket team Captain Virat Kohli and former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir saw a new chapter added to their "verbal banter." During a panel discussion on news channel TV9 Bharat, Gautam Gambhir targeted Virat Kohli's captaincy by saying that Virat might be one of the best batsmen at the moment but does well as Indian captain only because of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. Ambati Rayudu Retires: Gautam Gambhir Blames Indian Selectors For Batsman's Untimely Retirement Decision.
Gambhir even went on to say that if Virat Kohli was an effective captain, he would have guided Royal Challengers Banglore to at least one title in the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB finished at the bottom of the IPL table the most number of times. India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Match
This is not the first instance when Gambhir attacked the Indian cricket team captain verbally. During the IPL 2019, the former southpaw stated that RCB management has been very patient to stick with Virat Kohli as captain despite poor results.
Watch the Video of Gambhir Criticising Kohli Below!!
The bitterness between the two Delhi-born Indian cricketers first came to light when the pair got involved in a verbal spat during the 2013 edition of IPL. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir also made some great match-winning partnerships which also includes the partnership in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final but later things didn't go well between the two.
Virat Kohli is often been questioned for his captaincy tactics by several cricket fans and Pundits round the world. The no. 1 ranked ODI batsman led the team to the semi-final of 2019 Cricket World Cup but again got criticized for dropping in-form Mohammed Shami. However, The Men in Blue had a great run in the showpiece tournament and will want to lift the title for the third time.
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