‘Smile when…’ Gautam Gambhir writes cryptic note after being involved in ugly on-field fight with Sreesanth
Former Indian player Gautam Gambhir uploaded his old photo with a smile on social media platform X with the caption: “Smile when the world is all about attention.”
New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricketer and winner of the 2007 T20I and 2011 ODI World Cups, uploaded a cryptic message on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) with the caption: “Smile when the world is all about attention. ”
The incident took place when the two former Indian cricketers playing against each other got into a heated argument during the Legends League Eliminator match between India Capitals and Chris Gayle-led Gujarat Giants on Wednesday, December 6, at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
The umpires had to intervene between the former Indian players when things got out of hand and get things under control. After the match, former pacer Sreesanth took to his social media account and posted a clip revealing what exactly happened. He alleged that Gambhir had said ‘something very rude’ to him.
Emotions always run high when you are very passionate about your playing.
Sreesanth and Gambhir in an animated conversation during the @llct20 Eliminator!#LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/Qjz8LqC41l
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 6, 2023
“I just wanted to clear the air about what happened to Mr. Fighter. Someone who always argues with all his colleagues. For no reason. He doesn’t even respect his senior players including Viru bhai. That’s exactly what happened today. Without any provocation, he kept calling me something which was very rude and should not have been said by Mr Gautam Gambhir,” the former India bowler said.
On Thursday morning, Gambhir took to social media post ‘X’ and shared a cryptic note, suggesting that he has downplayed the controversy sparked by Sreesanth. Here is the message:
Smile when the world is all about attention! pic.twitter.com/GCvbl7dpnX
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 7, 2023
India Capitals held their nerve against Gujarat Giants in the eliminator to register a win and advance to Qualifier 2 of Legends League Cricket (LLC) Season 2 where they will take on the Manipal Tigers.
At the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium here on Wednesday evening, defending champions India Capitals scored a mammoth 223 for the loss of seven wickets, batting first. In response, the Gujarat Giants lost the same number of wickets but fell 12 runs short.
Captain Gautam Gambhir led from the front, registering the team’s highest individual score of 51 off 30 balls, with valuable contributions from almost every batsman.
The Gujarat Giants looked ahead to the match until the 18th over of the chase, thanks to a dominant fourth wicket stand of 115 between Chris Gayle and Kevin O’Brien, but after both departed in successive overs, the Indian Capitals managed to take the match to to attract. back.
Short scores:
Indian capitals: 223-7 in 20 overs (Gautam Gambhir 51 (30), Bharat Chipli 35 (16), Ben Dunk 30 (10), Rajat Bhatia 2-37)
Gujarat Giants: 211/7 in 20 overs (Chris Gayle 84 (55), Kevin O’Brien 57 (33), Ishwar Pandey 2-34, Rusty Theron 2-37)
Man of the Match: Isuru Udana.