By Admin 
India defeated England by 6 runs in the 5th Test to finish the series 2-2. Prior to this Test, there was a fierce debate between the head coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir and The Oval’s pitch curator Lee Fortis, many videos of which went viral on social media. Gambhir pitch was very angry at the curator, showing him a finger saying, “Don’t tell us what to do.” Later it has been revealed that Gambhir was angry that he was being asked to get away from the pitch, while the head coach had the right to see the pitch. India did not give much to this controversy, but now 1 week later the pitch curator has given a statement on it.
Team India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had told in the press conference that Gautam Gambhir was being asked to get away from the pitch from the curator, while neither was standing there wearing a spike nor causing any harm to the pitch. Please tell that the captain and the head coach have the right to see the pitch closely before the match. Li Fortis said that this has seen him like a villain.
What did Fortis say about Gautam Gambhir on debate?
Talking to PTI after 1 week after Gautam Gambhir’s debate, Lee Fortis said that it has made him a villain in front of Indian cricketers and fans. However, the way the fifth Test was played, he expressed satisfaction on it.
He said, “Look, I was never a villain. I was made a villain. Hope you guys enjoy the match. The atmosphere was like IPL. It was a great match,”