NEW DELHI: A brief dressing-room corridor moment between Virat Kohli and Team India mentor Gautam Gambhir went viral on Thursday night, shortly after India sealed a commanding victory in their latest ODI match — a game highlighted by Kohli’s magnificent 52nd ODI century, the most by any batter in cricket history.
The clip, originally posted by user @Wxtreme10 on X, has crossed over 900,000 views, rapidly becoming one of the most discussed cricket moments online. In the video, Kohli is seen making his way to the dressing room after India’s win. As he enters the area, Gambhir is visible standing near the door, but Kohli walks straight past him without any greeting or interaction.
Though the moment lasted only a second, social media erupted with speculation, with many linking the incident to the duo’s earlier IPL confrontations. Neither Kohli nor Gambhir has commented on the circulating video, but the reactions online have been swift and divided.
India’s win — powered by Kohli’s authoritative hundred, composed chase control, and a strong all-round performance from the team — has now taken a backseat on social platforms as users debate whether Kohli’s gesture was intentional or simply over-interpreted.
Netizens React Strongly
Users across X have posted thousands of comments, ranging from criticism to humour:
- V J Paul reacted, “It seems Gambhir is unhappy with this victory lol.”
- Another user wrote, “Not a healthy environment in the dressing room. Not good for budding players. Management should find a solution now that everyone knows about it.”
Others agreed with the poster’s claim:
- Rajanikant Soni stated, “Correct statement — Kohli ignored Gambhir.”
Some referenced past coaching eras:
- “This wasn’t the case with Ravi Shastri nor Rahul Dravid,” one user pointed out.
Several comments also carried sarcasm or support for Kohli:
- “This is what should happen with Gotti,” another reply read.
Despite the social media noise, India’s win and Kohli’s record-setting century remain the true sporting highlights of the day. The team is expected to shift focus back to cricketing preparations as they gear up for their next fixture, even as the viral clip continues to circulate widely online.
