The Legends League Cricket match on Wednesday between Indian Capitals and Gujarat Giants took an surprising flip as former teammates S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir engaged in an on-field spat. The controversy escalated when Sreesanth went reside on Instagram, accusing Gambhir of utilizing derogatory language, together with calling him a ‘fixer.’
S Sreesanth on Gautam Gambhir:
“He kept calling me a fixer”.pic.twitter.com/qPtSdEXTjp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 7, 2023
The Initial Claims
Sreesanth initially labelled Gambhir as “Mr. Fighter” and described their altercation as impolite and disrespectful. However, he kept away from divulging particulars. In a subsequent Instagram reside session, Sreesanth disclosed the specifics, alleging that Gambhir used foul language, repeatedly calling him a ‘fixer’ on reside tv in the course of the match.
Gambhir’s Response
Gambhir responded cryptically on social media, seemingly detached to Sreesanth’s claims. This comes amid accusations that Gambhir is using his Public Relations companies to handle the fallout. Sreesanth countered these claims, urging the general public to not fall for further PR work and emphasizing the authenticity of his statements.
Sreesanth’s Account
During the reside session, Sreesanth shared the express language utilized by Gambhir, claiming he stated, “F*** off fixer.” Sreesanth maintained his composure in the course of the on-field trade and emphasised that Gambhir’s actions have been inappropriate, even within the presence of umpires.
Allegations of PR Tactics
Sreesanth accused Gambhir of deploying PR techniques to govern public notion, asserting that individuals have been misinterpreting the incident. He urged viewers to belief his model of occasions, stating that he has no intention of participating in a chronic public relations battle.
Historical Context
Sreesanth’s accusations carry extra weight because of his previous involvement within the IPL 2013 spot-fixing scandal. Although initially banned for all times, the Supreme Court later diminished his ban to seven years, highlighting the authorized battles Sreesanth confronted earlier than being exonerated.
