The conversation around Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir picked up again after India’s 17-run win over South Africa in Ranchi. A short clip from the post-match moments surfaced online, and it immediately triggered fresh chatter about whether the two share a smooth relationship. As always, one brief moment was enough for social media to draw its own conclusions.
In the video, Kohli can be seen heading toward the dressing room after the match. He walks through the doorway without looking in Gambhir’s direction. That alone was enough for fans to start connecting dots, even though nothing concrete could be heard or seen.
Gambhir, on the other hand, briefly turns back at the same moment. Whether he said something or was just glancing around isn’t clear from the clip. Kohli appears to be on a phone call, which may explain why he kept walking without acknowledging anything around him.
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Because of their history, any small interaction—or lack of one—tends to get magnified. This particular moment quickly went viral, and users online began interpreting it in different ways. Some felt it was nothing unusual, while others insisted it hinted at tension.
The truth is that the video doesn’t reveal any kind of conversation between them, and it certainly doesn’t prove anything about their personal equation. It’s a few seconds of footage, captured from a distance, with no audio and no context attached. Still, the clip was enough to spark a wave of speculation.
As India moves forward in the series, such moments are likely to keep appearing, especially with two strong personalities involved. But for now, all that can be said with certainty is what the video shows—and it doesn’t show anything more than Kohli walking inside while on a call, and Gambhir briefly turning back.