The conflict between Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly began when Ganguly, as BCCI President, removed Kohli as India’s ODI captain. Kohli’s decision to unfollow Ganguly on Instagram was a strong message, and their lack of acknowledgement after RCB’s win against DC in the IPL further highlights the dispute.
The root of the issue was the BCCI’s decision to remove Kohli as ODI captain just before India’s trip to South Africa. Kohli was upset by the decision and voiced his discontent in a heated press conference, stating that he was only informed of the change hours before the team’s departure.
Ganguly claims that he wanted Kohli to remain as T20I captain, but the board did not want two captains, leading to Rohit Sharma being appointed as ODI captain.
Despite the conflict, Kohli has been performing exceptionally well in IPL 2023, with 213 runs scored in four games at an average of 71. His success is crucial for RCB’s playoff hopes.
In a video circulating on social media, Kohli can be seen chatting with the Delhi Capitals camp before batting, ignoring Ganguly and giving him a stare.