Gautam Gambhir's Heated Exchange with Pitch Curator at The Oval
Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Temperament on Display
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, is well-known for his fiery temperament. He often appears serious, and his demeanor hasn't changed much since taking on the coaching role. Recently, a new incident has emerged where Gambhir was seen in a heated argument with Lee Fortis, the pitch curator at The Oval. This confrontation has gone viral on social media.
The final match of the five-match Test series between England and India is set to take place at The Oval in London, starting on July 31. Both teams are currently putting in hard work during their practice sessions. If India manages to win this fifth Test, they will level the series at 2-2. Conversely, if the home team secures a victory, they will clinch the series 3-1.
On Tuesday, the Indian team took to the field for their practice session, during which Gambhir had a disagreement with the pitch curator. According to media reports present at The Oval, Gambhir became frustrated when ground staff were instructing the team on where to set up their practice nets. Gambhir expressed his irritation, stating that they did not need to be told what to do.
Viral Video of the Incident
VIDEO | Indian team's head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having verbal spat with chief curator Lee Fortis at The Oval Cricket Ground in London ahead of the last Test match of the series starting Thursday.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2025
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