Ex-ICC umpire recalls Kohli-Gambhir's IPL spat, says 'limit shouldn't be crossed'
Former umpire Anil Chaudhary discusses Virat Kohli's aggressive on-field persona, noting that his intensity is a hallmark of his competitive nature rather than malice. He specifically recalls the 2013 IPL altercation between Kohli and Gautam Gambhir as a byproduct of the high-pressure environment.
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Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has reflected on Virat Kohli's fiery on-field personality, recalling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star's infamous altercation with Gautam Gambhir during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL). While praising Kohli's passion and intensity, Chaudhary stressed that aggression is an essential part of cricket, provided it does not cross the line.Speaking on JioHotstar, Chaudhary, who has officiated Kohli's matches since his junior cricket days in Delhi, said the former India captain has always been an emotional cricketer but never carries ill intent.'I've known Virat since childhood'Chaudhary revealed that his long association with Kohli helped him understand the batter's personality beyond his aggressive on-field image."Actually, my advantage with Virat was that I had officiated his matches since childhood, so I have known him for a long time.
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