Watch: Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth were involved in a heated exchange during the Eliminator of Legends League Cricket 2023 in Surat on Wednesday, December 7.

Playing for the India Capitals, Gautam Gambhir hit a six and a four off the first two balls Sreesanth bowled for the Gujarat Giants in the match. Sreesanth followed it up by a wider ball, prompting Gambhir to play it straight to the fielder at short cover.

While walking back to his bowling position, Sreesanth turned around and seemingly uttered a few words at Gambhir, who stared back and gestured with his hands.

A few overs later, the two were involved in a prolonged exchange and needed to be separated by Gujarat wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel and the on-field umpires. Sreesanth, clearly angered by the natter, had to be dragged away by his teammates; he later confirmed that Gambhir had kept calling him rude names without any provocation.

Sreesanth had been banned for life by the BCCI in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing case and was later acquitted of criminal charges. His ban was reduced to seven years in 2019.

Watch the incident here:

6… 4… Showdown! Watch till the end for Gambhir 👀 Sreesanth.
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— FanCode (@FanCode) December 6, 2023

Emotions are always running high, when you were very passionate about your game.

Sreesanth and Gambhir in an animated chat during the @llct20 Eliminator!#LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/Qjz8LqC41l

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 6, 2023

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