Heartwarming Twist In Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir Rivalry During RCB vs KKR IPL 2024 Match | WATCH

During Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir shared some amicable moments, despite their past quarrels.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are up against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 10th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024 on March 29 (Friday). Once again, RCB relied heavily on Virat Kohli's performance, with him being the sole standout in their batting innings, scoring 83* runs off 59 balls. However, what grabbed the attention of many was a touching moment involving Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli during the first innings of the match.

During the high-intensity clash between RCB and KKR at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, former RCB skipper Virat Kohli shared a hug with KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir during the second time-out of the first innings. This heartwarming moment occurred after the 16th over, as Kohli and Gambhir embraced each other and exchanged some words, bringing smiles to everyone's faces. The video of Kohli embracing Gambhir quickly went viral on the internet.

Watch Virat Kohli Hugging Gautam Gambhir

Kohli vs Gambhir Anticipation Before RCB vs KKR IPL 2024 Match

Ahead of the RCB vs KKR encounter, both teams underwent intense practice sessions. Various clips from these sessions were shared on social media, with one specific clip attracting considerable interest. Uploaded on KKR's official social media account, the video provided a glimpse into the anticipation of RCB vs KKR match. However, what particularly captivated viewers is an intriguing scene where Virat Kohli appears to be seemingly staring at his former Team India teammate, Gautam Gambhir, from afar.

Kohli vs Gambhir Rivalry History

During the IPL 2023 season, Gambhir was associated with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After a match against RCB, a heated on-field altercation erupted between him and Virat Kohli. This confrontation was sparked by Kohli's intense exchange with LSG's Naveen-ul-Haque during the game.

The IPL 2013 season witnessed another on-field argument between the former 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teammates. The rivalry between Gambhir and Kohli intensified during a match between RCB and KKR, where tensions rose following Kohli's dismissal.