The verbal altercation between Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and India batter Virat Kohli during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 has stirred up a controversy. The situation escalated so much that the two players not only confronted each other during the match but also gave rise to a spat after the game. While Kohli posted a quote on Instagram without targeting anyone, Naveen wrote on his Instagram Story: “You get what you deserve that’s how it should and that’s how it goes.”
Days later, Naveen shared a picture of him with Gautam Gambhir, who also had a spat with Kohli in defense of the Afghanistan pacer on the match day. Naveen’s post read, “Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to #With (Goat Emoji).”
Recently, Naveen shared a story on Instagram from RCB’s match against Mumbai Indians that had social media buzzing with comments that he might be targeting Kohli again. However, he did not take any player’s name in his story. He wrote, “Sweet mangoes,” while sharing a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had an RCB vs MI match going on. The visual on the screen was right after Kohli’s dismissal in the match, which ended in MI’s favor.
The issue has become a talking point on social media, with fans and analysts speculating about the ongoing feud between the two players. The incident also highlights the intense competition and emotions that are an integral part of high-stakes cricket tournaments like the IPL.
