In an exciting and candid conversation, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batter Virat Kohli reflected on their cricketing careers and past rivalries.
The teaser for the full interview, posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their X (formerly Twitter) account, has already created a buzz among fans.
The full interview is set to be released soon on the BCCI’s official website, where viewers can expect a “never-seen-before freewheeling chat” between the two cricketing icons.
In the teaser, Gambhir and Kohli share mutual respect and discuss key moments from their respective careers. Gambhir praised Kohli for his incredible run of form during India’s 2014-15 series in Australia, where Kohli scored 692 runs in eight innings, a performance that Kohli credited for putting him “in the zone.”
Gambhir reflected on his own experience of being in a similar headspace during his monumental innings of 137 off 436 deliveries in Napier, New Zealand, emphasizing how rare and special it was to reach such a level of concentration. He admitted that replicating that performance was nearly impossible for him afterward, and he could relate to the powerful feeling of being in the “zone.”
The conversation took a lighthearted turn when Kohli asked Gambhir if he was ever distracted or motivated by interactions with opponents while batting. Gambhir humorously replied, “You’ve had more altercations than I have,” prompting shared laughter between the two. Kohli responded, “I am just looking for validation… I want someone to say ‘yes, that is the right way,'” putting an end to all the rumors and speculation about their past on-field disagreements.
The interview, which provides insights into their careers, highlights both players’ deep respect for each other’s achievements, and puts to rest the media-driven narrative of a long-standing rivalry between them. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full conversation, which promises to offer a fresh perspective on two of India’s cricketing greats.
