Sourav Ganguly’s Respectful Gesture Towards Virat Kohli Mends Past Differences
In a heartwarming display of reconciliation, former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli put aside their past differences during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals.
After RCB’s 35-run victory, Ganguly, the Delhi Capitals mentor, approached Kohli to shake his hand. However, in a gesture that left fans on social media impressed, Ganguly removed his cap as a mark of respect.
This gesture was a stark contrast to the strained relationship between the two icons in recent years. Last year, reports emerged of a rift between them, fueled by on-field incidents during the IPL.
However, the handshake and Ganguly’s respectful gesture suggest that the hatchet has been buried. Fans on social media praised Ganguly’s actions, highlighting the respect Kohli commands.
“Sourav Ganguly took his cap off before meeting Virat Kohli. That’s the respect Kohli has,” tweeted one user.
“Good to see them meeting each other after the issues they had in the past,” added another.
The reconciliation between Ganguly and Kohli is a positive sign for Indian cricket. It shows that even the greatest players can overcome differences and work together for the betterment of the sport.
In the match itself, RCB’s victory boosted their playoff qualification hopes. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, saw their chances of reaching the playoffs diminish with the defeat.
DC stand-in captain Axar Patel lamented the dropped catches that cost his team dearly. “Dropped catches hurt us. Could’ve restricted them to 150. When you lose four wickets in powerplay, you’re always chasing the game,” he said.
With the defeat, DC’s playoff hopes are all but over. RCB, meanwhile, will look to continue their winning ways in their remaining matches to secure a spot in the playoffs.
