The ugly verbal spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir has to be one of the biggest controversies of the present Indian Premier League 2023.
After Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs in a low scoring game on May 1, several chaotic scenes occurred.
LSG pacer Naveen ul Haq and Virat, who had a quarrel during the game, had another go at one other after the game while shaking hands. Tempers escalated even further, resulting in a furious discussion between Virat and LSG coach.
While the two guys from Delhi are not considered to be the greatest of friends, several prominent personalities in Indian cricket encouraged the duo to reconcile.
We sought to gain a non cricketing and non human perspective on the situation by asking Google AI (Bard) how it felt.
“It is possible for Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli to be friends again. In the past, they have had their share of on-field altercations, but they have also been seen sharing laughs and practicing together. It is possible that they have put their differences aside and are now able to be friends.”
“Ultimately, it is up to them to decide whether or not they want to be friends again. If they are both willing to put the past behind them, then there is no reason why they cannot be friends.”
Google AI went on to list several factors that might influence whether the two can be friends again:
“Here are some factors that could influence whether or not Gambhir and Kohli can be friends again:
a. Their willingness to forgive and forget
b. Their ability to communicate effectively
c. Their shared interests and values
d. Their commitment to maintaining a positive relationship.
If they can consider all of these factors, then they have a good chance of being friends again.”
While Virat has been with RCB from the beginning of the IPL in 2008, Gautam has played for Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
When LSG made its debut last year, he was appointed as a mentor.
The Kohli Gambhir duo
Kohli and Gambhir are frequently associated with controversy these days, but this was not always the case. The Delhi lads have been a part of one of the most important partnerships in Indian cricket. India had struggled to 31/2 in a high pressure chase of 275 in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
Virat (35) and Gautam (97) combined for a pivotal 83-run stand for the third wicket. Following Virat’s departure, MS Dhoni (91*) stepped in and capitalised on the momentum change, propelling India to an epic victory.