{
  "id": 10138015,
  "title": "Did Virat Kohli Ignore Gautam Gambhir? Viral Video Of Duo Sparks Buzz Ahead Of IND vs WI 1st ODI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/did-virat-kohli-ignore-gautam-gambhir-viral-video-of-duo-sparks-buzz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:48:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/did-virat-kohli-ignore-gautam-gambhir-viral-video-of-duo-sparks-buzz-ahead-of-ind-vs-wi-1st-odi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent viral video from a Muthoot FinCorp event featuring Team India stars has ignited speculation on social media regarding a moment between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir. The clip appears to show Kohli walking past Gambhir while signing autographs, which some viewers interpreted as Kohli deliberately ignoring the head coach. However, upon closer examination, the brief snippet does not definitively prove that Kohli intentionally snubbed Gambhir. The footage captures only a small portion of their interaction during the event, leaving much of the context unclear. Kohli and Gambhir, both prominent figures among the Indian squad, were present at the Muthoot FinCorp event that followed the BCCI's announcement of Muthoot FinCorp as the new title sponsor for home cricket matches through March 2028. Their brief interaction, coupled with the history of their on-field rivalry and ongoing scrutiny of their relationship since Gambhir took on the role of India's head coach, has sparked considerable debate. Despite the viral video's impact on social media, there is insufficient evidence to conclude whether Kohli intentionally ignored Gambhir or if the moment simply reflected a routine interaction between two teammates and coaches ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, set to begin on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.",
  "summary": "A video from the Muthoot FinCorp event featuring Team India stars has sparked chatter on social media after Virat Kohli appeared to walk past head coach Gautam Gambhir while making his way to sign an autograph. However, a closer look at the moment suggests that Kohli did not deliberately ignore Gambhir, with the viral clip seemingly capturing only a brief movement during the event. Kohli was…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}