India, Aug. 3 -- Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has revisited the infamous confrontation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2013 Indian Premier League, revealing that he sensed trouble brewing because of the aggressive manner in which both cricketers approached the game. Kohli, then captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Gambhir, who was leading Kolkata Knight Riders, became involved in a heated exchange during their match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 11, 2013.

The confrontation began after Kohli was dismissed during RCB's run chase. Words were exchanged as the batter made his way off the field, prompting Kohli to turn back and move towards Gambhir. Players and officials intervened before the situ...