Overview
- Manoj Tiwary has accused Gautam Gambhir of using abusive language, including derogatory remarks involving family, during multiple on-field altercations.
- The feud between Tiwary and Gambhir dates back to their time with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and escalated during a 2015 Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Bengal.
- Tiwary claims Gambhir threatened to physically harm him and to sabotage his cricketing career, with incidents reportedly witnessed by teammates and officials like Wasim Akram.
- Gambhir allegedly insulted former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, accusing him of using connections to secure his administrative position, a claim Ganguly responded to with composure.
- The allegations come as Gambhir's role as India head coach faces scrutiny following recent team performance issues, with his future reportedly under review after the upcoming Champions Trophy.