Lucknow/IBNS: Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir's post match verbal spat with India's cricket icon Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has remained the topic of discussion over the last two days.

In an apparent addition of more fuel to the raging fire, fans chanted "Kohli, Kohli" during Lucknow's match against Chennai Super Kings at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday here when Gambhir was climbing up the stairs to reach the dressing room.

As the fans chanted in favour of Kohli, Gambhir turned to their side and gave an angry look at the crowd.

What happened during LSG-RCB match?

When Lucknow were chasing the target set by Bangalore, Kohli was seen extremely animated and in one instance, he even gestured to the crowd with a "shut up" sign.

During the two teams' last encounter in IPL 2023, LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir made a similar gesture to the crowd in Bangalore.

Though it was not confirmed whether Kohli's gesture was a reply to Gambhir, the temperament of the match was soaring with every Lucknow wicket falling.

Kohli was even caught in a verbal spat with Lucknow player Naveen-ul-Haq in the course of the game. Senior player Amit Mishra, who plays for Lucknow, tried to control the situation.

After Bangalore sealed an 18-run win, things seemed normal as both Kohli and Gambhir shook hands.

However, the situation soon escalated after Kyle Mayers walked up to Kohli and said something. Gambhir immediately came and took Mayers away from the scene.

The situation further deteriorated when Gambhir, who was interrupted by LSG players, turned back and walked up to Kohli with some heated words.

Kohli, who seemed calm on this occasion, kept his hand on Gambhir's shoulder and interacted.

Amit Mishra, LSG captain KL Rahul diffused the situation by separating the two.

Rahul and Kohli, who are known to be good friends, were spotted having a long conversation along the boundary lines later.