In IPL 2023, Naveen-ul-Haq Charges Virat Kohli With An On-Field Incident
In response to his on-field altercation with Indian batting legend Virat Kohli at IPL 2023, Afghan paceman Naveen-ul-Haq has spoken out. During the intense match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, Naveen, a player for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023, got into a physical argument with Kohli.
During the second innings of the game, there was an argument between Kohli and Naveen on the field. After RCB won the available points, the Afghanistan pacer was also seen in an intense discussion during the post-match formalities.The LSG coach Gautam Gambhir rushed the West Indies all-rounder out after the RCB player and Kyle Mayers engaged in verbal conversation. But when Gambhir confronted Kohli, the situation deteriorated and a fight broke out.
It ended up being one of the most contentious and discussed topics in IPL 2023.
While Naveen spoke out about the altercation and said that Kohli initiated the altercation and that the penalties issued by the match referee are evidence of that.
He shouldn’t have uttered such things both during and after the game. I didn’t begin the altercation. Virat Kohli initiated the altercation when we were shaking hands after the game. You’ll know who began the brawl when you look at the penalties, Naveen told BBC Pashto.
After his incident with Kohli, the Afghan bowler came under fire from Indian supporters on social media and at the stadium. He received a ton of trolling from supporters on Twitter, and during IPL games, the audience would yell “Kohli, Kohli” at him on the pitch.
The LSG pacer said that during his confrontation with Kohli, he was silent.
In general, I don’t sledge people, and even if I did, it would only be to the hitters while I was bowling since I am a bowler. I didn’t say a thing throughout the game. I didn’t insult anyone. Players that were there will be familiar with my response, he continued.
Additionally, Naveen said that Kohli attempted to provoke him during the post-match formalities and claimed the RCB star grabbed his hand firmly.
“Neither while I was hitting nor after the game, I ever lost my cool. Everybody can see what I did after the game. When questioned about the incident in the interview, Kohli stated, “I was only shaking hands when he (Kohli) grabbed my hand firmly and I responded because I’m a human being too.
