Overview
- Devajit Saikia said he has never seen Kohli and Gambhir fighting and described their relationship as cordial in remarks on the India Today podcast.
- He dismissed claims that Gambhir wants Kohli dropped, noting Kohli has consistently been picked and asking whether he has ever been left out.
- Saikia emphasized that the BCCI will not interfere in a player’s career and that no one can force a legend like Kohli to retire.
- He added that speculation about tensions has not surfaced in any BCCI meetings and labeled much of the commentary as rubbish.
- Coverage traces the rumors to a 2023 IPL altercation, recent transitions in the ODI setup, and viral on-ground moments, while citing Kohli’s prolific ODI form and domestic appearances as counterpoints.