Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth has lashed out against Gautam Gambhir after a confrontation between them during the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 Eliminator on December 6 in Surat.
The incident occurred during the match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants. When Gambhir was batting, a heated argument erupted between him and Sreesanth, prompting the umpires to intervene and restore order.
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Gambhir, who scored 51 runs off 30 balls with seven 4s and a six, had a decent batting performance as the side reached the final of the tournament with a 12-run victory. Sreesanth, meanwhile, finished with bowling figures of 3-0-35-1, claiming the wicket of Rusty Theron. Despite the altercation, Gambhir managed to hit Sreesanth for a six over deep mid-wicket and a four straight down the ground in the second over of the match.
After the game, Sreesanth expressed his displeasure with Gambhir for provoking him without reason. He accused Gambhir of lacking respect for his colleagues and senior players, including Virender Sehwag.
"Just wanted to clear some air on what happened with Mr. Fighter, who always fights with all his colleagues for no reason whatsoever. He doesn't even respect his own senior players, including Viru bhai and a lot of people. That's exactly what happened today. Without any provocation, he just kept on calling me, something which is very rude and something which should not have been said by Mr. Gautam Gambhir.
"So, I just want to tell you all that I am not at all at fault. I just wanted to clear the air straight away. Sooner or later you'll get to know what Gauti has done. The words which he used and the things he said on a cricket field live are not acceptable," Sreesanth said after the match.
"He said things which he should not have said, and I just want all of you to know that I will surely let you all know what he said. What's the point of representing people if you don't respect colleagues?
"Even in live when he is asked about Virat (Kohli), he never speaks about him and speaks about something else. I don't want to go further in detail. Just want to say I am very hurt, my family is hurt, and my dear ones are hurt. I never abused him, but he kept on saying words, which he always does," he added.
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