Umpire recalls Kohli-Gambhir IPL spat, emphasizes limits of aggression
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Former ICC umpire Anil Chaudhary reflected on the 2013 IPL altercation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, highlighting the importance of aggression in cricket while stressing that it should not cross acceptable boundaries. Chaudhary noted that Kohli, who recently secured the Orange Cap in IPL 2026, is now focused on ODI cricket as India prepares for the next World Cup. He remarked on Kohli's emotional nature but claimed he has no ill intent towards others. Kohli's last ODI was against England on July 19, 2026, and his next series is against the West Indies starting September 27, 2026.
- •Anil Chaudhary discussed Kohli's fiery personality on JioHotstar.
- •The altercation occurred in a 2013 IPL match between RCB and KKR.
- •Kohli won the Orange Cap with 675 runs in IPL 2026.
- •Kohli is focusing exclusively on ODIs ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
- •India's ODI series with the West Indies begins September 27, 2026.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-ICC umpire recalls Kohli-Gambhir's IPL spat, says 'there's a limit that shouldn't be crossed'
"Former umpire Anil Chaudhary discussed Virat Kohli's fiery on-field personality. He recalled the 2013 IPL altercation between Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. Chaudhary believes aggression is vital for cricket but must not cross acceptable boundaries. Kohli's focus is now exclusively on ODI cricket as India prepares for the next World Cup. He recently won the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 after a stellar performance.
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