“Pakistan fans raised anti-India slogans. Any Indian would react’: Gambhir breaks talks on his middle finger viral video.
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself at the center of a social media storm after an incident during the Asia Cup 2023 commentary panel. The incident occurred during a group stage game between India and Nepal at the Premadasa Stadium, where Gambhir was part of the commentary team.
As Gambhir exited the commentary box, fans in the stadium began chanting the names of two cricket legends, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. This enthusiastic display of support was caught on video and quickly went viral on various social media platforms. However, what caught the attention and ire of fans was Gambhir’s unexpected gesture while being escorted by an official.
As Gambhir exited the commentary box, fans in the stadium began chanting the names of two cricket legends, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. This enthusiastic display of support was caught on video and quickly went viral on various social media platforms. However, what caught the attention and ire of fans was Gambhir’s unexpected gesture while being escorted by an official
Many spectators believed that the chants for Kohli and Dhoni had triggered Gambhir’s ire, leading him to display his middle finger in an act of frustration or annoyance. This action, understandably, did not sit well with cricket enthusiasts and fans alike.
Furthermore, Gambhir engaged with the media to provide additional insight into what prompted him to make such a controversial gesture during a live cricket match involving Team India.
Responding to the mounting controversy, Gambhir took to the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) to issue a clarification. In his statement, he sought to explain the circumstances surrounding his gesture and offered his perspective on the incident.