Legends League Cricket (LLC) Controversy

Verbal Controversy Between Gautam Gambhir VS SREESANTH DURING LLC ELIMINATION MATCH 2023

Source: DT News

Former Indian fast bowler Sreesanth expressed his disappointment regarding the conduct of former Indian legendary batsman Gautam Gambhir during the legends league cricket (LLC) eliminator match between Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals on Dec. 06.

Gautam Gambhir, Batsman of India Capitals has been accused of using Foul Language by Sreesanth, bowler of Gujarat Giants during Spot Match fixing done by Sreesanth at IPL 6 (2013). In the second over of Wednesday’s game, Gambhir hit a six and a four against Sreesanth. Then, the latter bowled a dot ball after which there was a flare-up between the two. The umpires and teammates had to step in to separate the duo, who are both known to wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Sreesanth has been cleared of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by a court in Delhi. Sreesanth and his team-mates from the Rajasthan Royals, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, were accused of cheating in 2013.delhi Police had arrested three cricketers –Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ajit Chavan. Sreesanth was apprehended at his friend’s house. All three were playing for Rajasthan royals at the time. Soon, the BCCI banned Sreesanth from playing any form of cricket. The case got bigger when actor Vindoo Dara Singh was arrested.

When asked on the heated argument with Sreesanth, he was quoted by India Today while speaking at a charity event in Delhi, as saying: "I don't have anything to comment on this I am here for a noble cause don't want to talk about that."

Sreesanth posted two videos, one right after the game and another one on Thursday. “’Fixer, fixer, you’re a fixer you f**k off, fixer.’ Gambhir kept saying that,” claimed Sreesanth in an Instagram Live video on his handle on Thursday. “Gambhir kept on calling me that, on live television on the Centre of the wicket. This is the language he used on live TV. He also told the same thing in front of umpires as they tried to control him.”

After the controversy, while Sreesanth posted two videos revealing what was said to him that prompted him to lose his temper, Gambhir just tweeted a cryptic message. “Smile when the world is all about attention!” he wrote.

The legal notice from LCC mentioned that Sreesanth was guilty of breaching his contract while playing in the T20 tournament.

Legends League Cricket strives to uphold the spirit of cricket and sportsmanship and will conduct an internal investigation on the violation of the code of conduct. Any misconduct that has occurred both on and off the field, including on social media platforms, will be dealt with strictly. The code of conduct has clearly stated that necessary action will be taken against players that bring disrepute to the league, the spirit of the game and the teams that they are representing. We make our stand very clear and continue to work towards sharing the game with millions of cricketing lovers across the nation and world,”

Resolution 

As the cricketing world waits for the resolution of the Gambhir-Sreesanth controversy, one can't help but reflect on the unpredictable nature of the game. Will this incident be a mere blip in the Legends League Cricket, or will it lead to a more significant discussion about the balance between competition and entertainment in retired players' cricket.

Conclusion:

Controversies, though momentarily disruptive, have been an integral part of cricket's narrative. The Gambhir-Sreesanth incident in the Legends League Cricket has added a new chapter to the annals of cricketing drama. As fans eagerly await the resolution and the continuation of the league, one thing is for sure – the Legends League Cricket has proven that even in retirement, the fire of competition can still burn bright among cricketing legends.