IND vs ENG: Has the distance increased between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir? New speculations gained momentum after the practice session

A new discussion has emerged from Team India’s camp before the three-match ODI series between India and England starting from July 14. It is being claimed in media reports that there was no conversation between Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batsman Virat Kohli, after which a period of speculation has started about the relationship between the two.

Although, These claims have not been officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the team management or Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir themselves.

Discussion started from practice session

According to reports, during the practice session held at Edgbaston, Gautam Gambhir was seen interacting with several senior players of the team like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. At the same time, no clear video or picture of his conversation with Virat Kohli was revealed, due to which many discussions started on social media and in the cricket world.

It is being told that batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was seen talking to Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir separately during the nets.

Their relationship has been in the headlines before too

The discussion of differences between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir is not new. The heated argument between the two on the field during the IPL was much talked about. Later, there were reports of their relationship becoming normal, but recent reports have once again raised questions about their relationship.

All eyes on ODI series

The first ODI match between India and England will be played at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham. This series is considered very important for the preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes will be on the unity and performance of Team India.

At present, reports of differences between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are based only on media reports and visual cues from the practice session. Until an official statement comes out, these claims cannot be independently verified.