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ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli Fans Roast Naveen-ul-Haq in Delhi, Viral Video Sparks Online Frenzy

The Virat Kohli-Naveen-ul-Haq feud adds a layer of intrigue and intensity to an already fascinating World Cup 2023 when India takes against Afghanistan.

Cricket rivalries frequently spark fervent fan passion, and the match between India's flamboyant Virat Kohli and Afghanistan's tenacious Naveen-ul-Haq has not been an exception.

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The historic altercation between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants during an IPL game in May 2023 is still being discussed in the cricket community. Virat Kohli supporters have come up with a novel approach to convey their feelings as India takes on Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023 by mocking Naveen-ul-Haq with chants of "Kohli! Kohli!"

The Unending Chants: "Kohli! Kohli!"

The World Cup is now experiencing the drama from the IPL altercation. Indian cricket supporters, known for their staunch support of Kohli, have developed a special way to show their devotion. Naveen-ul-Haq has been the focus of chants of "Kohli! Kohli!" as a reminder of the violent altercation that drew the attention of the country.

The Lucknow-based franchise's mentor, Gautam Gambhir, was instrumental in the altercation's progression. He got in the way of Kohli and LSG batter Kyle Mayers' talk, which sparked a verbal exchange. Authorities heavily fined Kohli and Gambhir for breaking the IPL code of conduct as a result of their heated argument.

Naveen's Side of the Story

Following the incident, Virat Kohli was singled out for criticism by Naveen-ul-Haq, who said that the former India and RCB captain started the altercation. Naveen said during a BBC Pashto interview, "While I was batting or after the game, I never became angry. Anybody can see what I did after the game. I was merely shaking hands when Kohli grabbed my hand firmly. Because I am a fallible human being, I responded."

The World Cup 2023 Clash

As luck would have it, Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq will run into one other once more while representing their respective countries' flags, India and Afghanistan, respectively. This eagerly awaited matchup will take place at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. R Ashwin was replaced in the lineup by Shardul Thakur, and India is now ready to take on Afghanistan, who won the toss and decided to bat first.

The Virat Kohli-Naveen-ul-Haq feud adds a layer of intrigue and intensity to an already fascinating World Cup 2023 when India takes against Afghanistan. The entire cricketing community can't wait to witness how these two gifted players perform against one another on the biggest platform of them all. The Indian cricket fans' cries of "Kohli! Kohli!" will never stop resonating in their minds, bearing witness to their unshakable devotion to their hero skipper.

Story first published: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 19:35 [IST]
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