Two strong IPL teams, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals (DC), got to have a tussle at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL 2024. So, the crowd was moved by the memorable sights. Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly’s relationship escalated in the past, which was apparent in their small talks.
The two no longer followed each other on Instagram, that was how sensitive their relationship was. This was very unusual because these cricketing sensations have a very high impact on Team India and their cricket journey.
A Rift Unveiled
The fire began when BCCI, led by Ganguly, was appointed as the head of the organization after Kohli was removed. Kohli was removed as captain from the test format, and this triggered a quarrel with the cricket body. However, it brewed a problem when Kohli suddenly dropped from the Test captaincy on January 15, 2022, which made the story even more complicated.
Tense Encounters Between Ganguly And Kohli
During IPL 2023, Kohli’s fierce stare met the eyes of Sourav Ganguly during a match at Chinnaswamy, and the tension began to grow higher and higher. The matter turned out to be more complicated when Kohli refused the handshake with Sourav Ganguly, which further nurtured the wound. This happened just after the game, which later resulted in a bigger rift.
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However, that night’s most compelling signature was when the match saw its reverse occur at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Virat Kohli and Ganguly shook hands, which was a sign that their friendship had been restored after a long time.
While thinking back on IPL 2024, Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru’s gesture of Dada would convey a lot. Ganguly now removed his hat and warned Virat Kohli, who had just taken Delhi Capitals defeat, by offering him a fur coat and a hand shout. This act of honor and sportsmanship was totally different from the previous ones and showed that we could approach each other in a better way.
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The Impact
Currently, the RCB’s half-dozen back-to-back wins from the IPL 2024 season place them fifth in the points table. They aspire for a drastic change that would revive their chances of playing in the playoffs. In contrast to the other sides. Delhi is (literally) bogged down without Rishabh Pant, who is on suspension and is ranked on the bottom side of the teams now.
The handshake by Ganguly at Chinnaswamy Stadium is not just a post-match ritual; it is the start of a new chapter in the relationship between Virat Kohli and Ganguly. In addition, enthusiasts are in for an exciting time as the IPL2024 season takes center stage. The newfound dynamics in the cricketing community around these two stalwarts make it even more interesting to follow the league.
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