Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who confirmed his center finger to spectators throughout an Asia Cup match in opposition to Pakistan, has mentioned it was a riposte to “anti-India slogans” from a piece of the group.
A video circulating on social media reveals Gambhir making the obscene gesture on the crowd throughout India’s high-octane event opener in opposition to their arch foes, which was deserted owing to incessant rain.
“When you come to watch sport, don’t indulge in political sloganeering. If you are shouting anti-India and Kashmir slogans, you can’t expect me to keep quiet. Social media never gives you the full picture,” Gambhir instructed mediapersons.
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A piece of the media reported that chants of “Kohli, Kohli” had been heard when Gambhir was strolling again to the broadcasting space from the bottom in Pallekele in the course of the rain interruption.
However, Gambhir made it clear that his response had nothing to do with chants of “Kohli, Kohli”.
“Whatever is shown on social media, there is no truth to it. People show what they want to show on social media. What actually happened was there were anti-India slogans being chanted.
“There were slogans about Kashmir also. So there will obviously be a reaction, one way or the other.” Gambhir is a part of the commentary crew for the continental event.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com