Smile on camera, but what was in the heart? Understand the real meaning of this viral photo of Rohit and Gambhir:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The season of IPL is not only of fours and sixes, but also of gossip, drama and untold stories. And the biggest story of this season so far has been the controversy over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians, in which Rohit Sharma was removed and Hardik Pandya was made the captain. Gautam Gambhir was considered to be a ‘main character’ of this story, who is now the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

For the last few months, such reports were common that Gambhir was the ‘mastermind’ behind removing Rohit from the captaincy, so that Hardik could be brought back to Mumbai Indians. Since these news, cricket fans were waiting to see what would happen when these two legends, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir, would come face to face for the first time?

And finally, that moment has come.

When ‘enemies’ became friends…

During the practice sessions of Mumbai and Kolkata, when Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir met for the first time, it was a sight worth seeing. Keeping aside all the bitterness and news of all the controversies, both the legends warmly embraced each other.

This was not just a formal meeting. In the videos and pictures that have surfaced, both are seen talking for a long time. Hardly anyone knows what happened between Rohit and Gambhir, but the way they met each other set the internet on fire.

What is the meaning of that one meeting?

This meeting was not just between two players, but also between two captains, two champions, between whom a big controversy had recently arisen.

• Were the grievances resolved? Fans are speculating that perhaps both of them sat down and cleared things up with each other. Gambhir may have explained his situation to Rohit, or perhaps it was just a display of sportsmanship.
• Solace for the fans: Whatever it may be, this picture was a comfort to millions of fans who were angry with the treatment meted out to Rohit Sharma. It shows that off the field, players can leave professional rivalries behind.

On one side there is Rohit, who made Mumbai champion five times. On the other side is Gambhir, who made Kolkata win the trophy twice. Both give everything for their respective teams. The captaincy dispute had undoubtedly created an unwanted wall between the two, but this one meeting has given the message that respect is supreme in the game of cricket.

Now when the teams of KKR and MI will clash on the field, after this meeting this match has become even more interesting.