Gautam Gambhir in Tense Exchange with Oval Curator Ahead of Crucial Test Match
The Indian cricket team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated argument with Oval's chief curator Lee Fortis over pitch conditions ahead of a crucial Test against England. This exchange, caught on video, saw batting coach Kotak intervening, while Fortis remarked on the game's importance.
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Tensions flared at the Oval as India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief curator Lee Fortis clashed over pitch conditions ahead of the decisive India-England Test match. The confrontation was captured on video and sparked widespread attention online.
As Gambhir and Fortis exchanged sharp words, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak intervened to calm the situation. The heated interaction reportedly started when Fortis mentioned reporting an issue, to which Gambhir retorted emphatically.
Despite the confrontation, practice sessions continued, with players such as Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav preparing diligently under the watchful eyes of the Indian coaching staff, including bowling coach Morne Morkel.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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