Virat Kohli vs Naveen Ul Haq: "I won't take abuse from anyone," says LSG pacer to teammates

LSG fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq was fined 50% of his match fees following his altercation with Virat Kohli.

Lucknow’s Ekana stadium hosted another low-scoring game on Monday. Despite great bowling performances in the game, this game is on the news due to a controversial reason. Two big stars of Indian Cricket were involved in a fight. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir had an altercation after the game. Before this, Royal Challengers Bangalore batter, Virat Kohli was also involved in a fight with Lucknow Super Giants' pacer Naveen ul Haq and leg spinner Amit Mishra. Virat and Naveen ul Haq were involved in an argument when RCB looked certain about their win in the game. Naveen has now revealed his reaction to the incident that took place on Monday night.

'I am not here to take abuses from anyone'

According to Indian Express, Naveen ul Haq had a chat about the incident with one of his Lucknow Super Giants teammate. Naveen told his teammate, “I have come here to play in the IPL, not to take abuse from anyone”. Afghanistan pacer Naveen ul Haq also posted an Instagram story. In a story, he gave a message, “You get what you deserved that's how it should be and that’s how it goes”. Naveen ul Haq was fined 50% of his match fee for the incident. This all started when Naveen ul Haq came in to bat and Virat said a few words directed at Naveen and he pointed at his shoes.

This made Naveen furious. He came forward furiously towards Virat, and Amit Mishra came in between to intervene. Kohli continued his gesture, giving Mishra signals to keep Naveen cool throughout their partnership. Later when the game got over, Naveen and Virat had an intense handshake. Naveen and Virat again exchanged words between them. RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell came in to intervene and separated both these players. Virat Kohli was fined 100% of his match fees. Virat Kohli also had an altercation with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir. Both exchanged a few words. Gautam Gambhir was also fined 100% of his match fees after this incident.