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Harpreet Brar downplays Kohli rivalry, calls it social media gimmick
Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a personal rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a 'social media gimmick'. Speaking to IANS, Brar said that their on-field exchanges are driven…
The Story in Brief
Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a personal rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a 'social media gimmick'. Speaking to IANS, Brar said that their on-field exchanges are driven by professional competition, not animosity. He praised Kohli's relentless aggression and work ethic, but stressed that once on the field, every bowler's job is to take wickets, regardless of the batter's stature.
Brar also clarified that Kohli's intense stares are often exaggerated by camera angles. 'Someone giving a death stare should not bother a bowler,' he said, adding that mutual respect remains constant off the field. The left-arm spinner, who famously clean-bowled Kohli during an IPL match, insisted that both players are simply focused on doing well for their respective teams.
The Indian Opinion
Indian fans love a good rivalry, but this one exists mostly in hashtags. Brar's sensible comments remind us that players often share genuine respect beneath the on-field bark. The temptation to frame every intense moment as a feud sells ads but distorts the sport. Let's watch how players behave in the next PBKS-RCB match, if the cameras catch a smile or a handshake, the 'rivalry' narrative should be put to rest for good.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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