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Xtra Time Web Desk: On Monday, 22 July, Gautam Gambhir stated that his well-known and controversial relationship with Virat Kohli "is between the two of us and not for TRPs".

Gambhir and Kohli have had several clashes over the years in the Indian Premier League. However, they will now collaborate with the Indian national team, starting with the ODI tour of Sri Lanka.

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“My relationship with Virat Kohli is between the two of us and not for TRP,” Gambhir said.

In the context of Kohli, Gambhir added, “We have had lots of discussions and everyone has the right fight for their jersey.” With the departure of seniors Rohit Sharma and Kohli from the T20 International scene, workload management of someone like Jasprit Bumrah assumes greater significance, Gambhir said.

Following the T20 World Cup title success, Gambhir was appointed as the successor to Rahul Dravid. He mentioned that his relationship with Kohli is private and not for public entertainment.

Gambhir also noted that he and Kohli have had numerous discussions and emphasized that everyone has the right to fight for their jersey. With the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Kohli from T20 Internationals, Gambhir highlighted the importance of managing the workload of key players like Jasprit Bumrah.

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“Workload for someone like Jasprit Bumrah is important. “Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I expect them to be available for most games,” Gambhir said.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their retirements from the shortest format after the World Cup in the Caribbean. Gambhir stressed the significance of managing Bumrah's workload and expressed his expectation that Sharma and Kohli would be available for most games now that they will focus on only two formats.