Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: IANS)
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the heated argument between Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis, saying such incidents are part of the game and should not be overblown.Live Score: India vs England 5th TestSpeaking at a press event in Kolkata, Ganguly played down the altercation that took place during India’s training session ahead of the fifth and final Test against England. Gambhir was visibly upset after allegedly being denied close access to inspect the pitch. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate were seen trying to de-escalate the situation, even as Gambhir furiously pointed fingers at Fortis and reportedly said, “You don’t tell us what to do.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reacting to the incident, Ganguly said, “I do not know why Gambhir was upset. I am sure all captains and coaches have had discussions with the groundsmen — sometimes happily, sometimes unhappily. It happened in my time, it will happen in future too. Let us not just make too much out of it. Hope India plays well and levels the series.”The dramatic scene came on the heels of a fiery final hour in Manchester, where emotions flared between Indian and English players as India held out for a draw. Moments of tension have dotted this high-voltage series — from Gill’s outburst at Crawley at Lord’s to the animated exchange between Jadeja and Stokes at Old Trafford.
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