The much-awaited rift between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli has come to an end as the two were seen on good terms ahead of the India vs England 3rd ODI at Lord’s tonight.
Before the toss for the match, when the teams were on the field for warm-up, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli were also on the field. Ahead of the first match of the ongoing series, it was reported that head coach, Gautam Gambhir and batting superstar, Virat Kohli were not on good terms as they maintained their distance during the practice session in Birmingham.
Rift between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir?
Due to the news of possible rift between the coach and the cricketer, fans and cricket experts put the equation between Gambhir and Kohli under question. Looks like this from the latest footage and pictures Like all the reports that questioned their relationship were not entirely true. In London, both of them got ready for the match and were engaged in a long conversation on the field, standing close to each other.
Gautam Gambhir talking to Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/8prSJGc2Zu
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For India, the match in London is a must-win as the three-match ODI series is currently evenly spread between the two teams, India and England, as both have claimed one win each. The Indian cricket team made a positive start to the ODI series, taking an early lead over England and registering a convincing win.
It is important for England to win this match at Lord’s
However, England bounced back in the second match in Cardiff and leveled the score. Since both sides have achieved one win each, the remaining match is like a virtual final. The winner of the third match will capture the series.
So far, the ongoing UK tour is not going well for the Gautam Gambhir-coached team as they suffered a 2-0 T20I series defeat against Ireland and then a 4-0 T20I series defeat against England before entering the 3-match ODI contest against England.
Will Rohit Sharma retire from international cricket?
This match was in discussion in London for many reasons. Rohit Sharma is one of the reasons why tonight’s match became a must-watch for cricket fans. There is speculation that this match to be held in London could be Rohit Sharma’s last match for the Indian national cricket team.
Then, some media reports strongly claimed that due to deteriorating relations with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Rohit Sharma has been forced to consider retirement. On behalf of the Indian cricket team, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel denied any extra pressure on Rohit Sharma’s shoulders.
Rohit Sharma has been named for the match in London, and like the last few matches of the competition, he will open the innings alongside captain Shubman Gill. Fans are waiting to see a great innings from Rohit as his bat has been mostly quiet in the last two matches for India.
