Watch: Shubman Gill playfully kicks Abhishek Sharma after a fierce exchange with the referee
Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Schubman Gill I found myself in a dramatic, emotionally recharged epicenter IPL 2025 It will clash with Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) at Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. Titan ultimately secured a 38-run victory, but the match was largely defined by Gill’s fiery conflict with the officials of the match and a short, lighthearted interlude with his best friend and the opposing opener. Abhishek Sharma.
Shubman Gill is involved in the discussion and playful jokes of the Abhishek Sharma Post with the judge
Tension began to simmer during the batting innings of Gujarat Titan. The 13th saw Gill, caught up in a controversial spill decision that made him visibly furious. After a long-term review by the third judge, Gill received a decision that appears ambiguous from the replay. Gill was arrested on camera and involved in a fierce debate with officials in the match near the boundary rope, clearly questioning the legitimacy of the dismissal.
However, the on-field drama was not over. Intensity escalated in two innings during the 14th of SRH’s chase. From a sharp yoker Prashidi Krishna He attacked Abhishek with his pads, causing a passionate LBW appeal from Gill and his teammates. The decision of the judge on the field was challenged and sent upstairs for a Decision Review System (DRS) check. Ball tracking technology returned the verdict of “referee’s call” and allowed Abhishek to continue the innings. This result didn’t work for Gill. Gill immediately began an animation discussion with the field umpire, shook his head with clear disbelief and dissatisfaction at the explanation provided.
As the exchange grew more and more intense, moments of friendship spread instantaneously. Abhishek, a creasing batsman and a Punjabi companion with close friendships from the field with Gill, intervened and tried to calm the visibly upset Titan skipper. In a light, quick-to-mouth gesture, Gill was seen playingfully kicking Abhishek’s foot as physics attended him. The camera filmed this unexpected moment, with social media fans acclaiming to share the clips widely and glimpse into their off-field bonds amidst the fierce field rivalry.
Here’s the video:
Interesting moments between Subman Gill and Abhishek Sharma #abhishek#GTVSSRH #Gil pic.twitter.com/dcahauyeo6
– Kalkiđź—ˇ (@thekalkispeaks) May 2, 2025
Despite the simple playful interaction, Gill’s aggressive attitude during the match drew great criticism from some fans and commentators. His confrontational approach to the judge led to his accusations of trying to emulate the fiery site persona of a former Indian captain Virat Kohli.
Shubman Gill deals with his heated debate with the umpire
After the match, Gill tackled his actions and admitted that he was emotional during the intensely competitive encounter. “There was a bit of discussion between me and the judge.” Gill said. “As you give 110 percent, there are a lot of emotions involved, but there are some emotions.”
An exhibition of repeated objections to the judge’s decision is likely to be scrutinized. The match referee is expected to consider his conduct as persistent questions of official decisions could attract penalties under the IPL Code of Conduct.
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