Sreesanth alleges Gambhir called him 'fixer', says he does not respect senior players

A heated argument between former Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth has erupted into a controversy, raising concerns about sportsmanship and bringing to light allegations of verbal abuse. The incident occurred during a match between Sreesanth's Gujarat Giants and Gambhir's India Capitals Legends League Cricket (LLC) on Thursday, captured in a video that has gone viral.

Jab issue Gambhir ho, Shant rahiye 😉#LegendsOnFanCode pic.twitter.com/0Y6ypYXbD6

— FanCode (@FanCode) December 7, 2023

What is Gambhir and Sreesanth's controversy?

The clip shows the two players locked in a tense verbal confrontation on the field. The situation escalated quickly, requiring the intervention of other players and the umpire to separate them. The incident has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, leaving fans and pundits questioning the behavior of the two players.

6... 4... Showdown! Watch till the end for Gambhir 👀 Sreesanth.
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.#LegendsOnFanCode @llct20 pic.twitter.com/SDaIw1LXZP

— FanCode (@FanCode) December 6, 2023

What are Sreesanth's accusations?

Following the match, Sreesanth took to Instagram, accusing Gambhir of repeatedly calling him a "fixer" in a blatant attempt to incite and disrespect him. This serious accusation also refers to Sreesanth's past involvement in a spot-fixing scandal that led to his suspension from the sport. Sreesanth further alleged that Gambhir has a history of exhibiting poor sportsmanship, extending his disrespectful behavior towards fellow compatriots Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli.

 

 

 

 

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What is Gambhir's stance in controversy?

Meanwhile, Gambhir responded to the accusations with a cryptic tweet stating, "Smile when the world is all about attention!" This indirect response has only fueled the controversy, leaving many speculating about his perspective on the incident. Notably, Gambhir hasn't issued direct clarification or addressed the specific accusations made by Sreesanth.

Smile when the world is all about attention! pic.twitter.com/GCvbl7dpnX

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 7, 2023

What did Sreesanth say about Virat Kohli?

Sreesanth also claims that Gambhir is leveraging his influence and media connections to deflect from the issue and portray himself in a positive light. Furthermore, Sreesanth has accused Gambhir of avoiding positive mentions of stalwart player Virat Kohli during his commentary stints, which highlights his alleged history of disrespectful behavior.

 

 

 

 

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Sreesanth's wife Bhuvneshwari also commented on her husband's Instagram post, "It is so shocking to hear from Sree that a player who has played for India with him for many years can stoop to this level. Even after so many years of retirement from Active cricket. After all upbringing matters a lot and it shows up when these kind of behavior comes up on ground. Shocking truly shocking."

As the controversy continues to grow, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the Legends League Cricket tournament and the careers of the players involved.