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Virat Kohli’s frosty handshake with Gambhir stands out after warm exchanges with teammates, fuelling rift buzz

Virat Kohli’s frosty handshake with Gambhir stands out after warm exchanges with teammates, fuelling rift buzz ByHT Sports Desk Published on: Dec 07, 2025 09:54 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Fans noticed Virat Kohli's differing body language while shaking hands with teammates and coaches after India's win in the series decider vs SA. Problems between senior members of sports teams and their coaching staff is never a good sign for a unit, as it can have the tendency to sow discord and create factions that make progress difficult and a struggle to get through. Nevertheless, despite plenty of intrigue surrounding the relationship shared by Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, India had enough steel and firepower in the bank against the white ball to get the job done with a 2-1 series win against South Africa.

Virat Kohli with a huge smile hugs Rohit Sharma after India's win, but seems far more formal when he shakes hands with Gautam Gambhir

Virat Kohli with a huge smile hugs Rohit Sharma after India's win, but seems far more formal when he shakes hands with Gautam Gambhir

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Key Highlights

  • Virat Kohli with a huge smile hugs Rohit Sharma after India's win, but seems far more formal when he shakes hands with Gautam Gambhir.(Screengrab) Reports have circulated regarding a dressing room cold war between Kohli and Gambhir, two players who have found each other on opposite sides of a handful of rows and contests over the years, particularly in the IPL where they have always been on opposing sides.
  • Now with Gambhir as coach and Kohli a leading fgiure in the dressing roo, reports of a feud between the pair have raised concerns regarding the state of the dressing room.
  • Naturally, these can e considered unsubstantiated rumours with a focu on results and winning with the team being in priority, but fans are nevertheless interested in this storyline.
  • ALSO READ: Virat Kohli walks past Gautam Gambhir without having a word, Rohit Sharma follows but talks to India head coach: ReportiAfter India’s thumping nine-wicket win in Vizag, where they won with 10 overs to spare and took the series 2-1, Kohli and Gambhir’s post match interaction was an interesting watch.
  • Having score 65* off just 45 balls and hammering the winning runs with some quick boundaries, Kohli walked off the field with young centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal, and seemed to be all smiles and positive vibes as he greeted his teammates and embraced them with dap-ups and handshakes to celebrate the victory.
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