Virat Kohli’s Top 10 On-field Fights: From Gautam Gambhir To Naveen-ul-Haq - In Pics

During the 2014 Test series in Australia, Mitchell Johnson's throw hit Kohli, sparking a heated verbal confrontation. Kohli's response set the tone for a fiercely contested series.

In a 2016 ODI match against Australia, Kohli had a heated exchange with James Faulkner, telling him, "I've smashed you enough in my life. No point of saying anything." This sharp retort became iconic.

Kohli gave Kesrick Williams a taste of his own medicine during a T20I by mimicking Williams’ notebook celebration after hitting a six. This playful yet intense gesture showed Kohli’s knack for on-field mind games.

A memorable altercation during IPL 2013 saw Kohli and Gambhir, both fierce competitors, engage in a verbal spat after Kohli's dismissal. Their rivalry added a layer of drama to the tournament.

In the 2017 Test series, Kohli accused Steve Smith of seeking dressing room advice for DRS decisions, calling it "brain fade." The controversy fueled tension between the teams and became a major talking point.

During India’s 2016 Test series against England, Kohli and Ben Stokes had multiple heated exchanges. Stokes' fiery personality clashed with Kohli's, leading to several intense moments on the field.

In the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli and Tim Paine were involved in a series of verbal duels. Their confrontations added spice to an already intense Test series, with Kohli famously telling Paine, “You’re just a stand-in captain.”

In the 2011 World Cup, a young Kohli was involved in a verbal exchange with Bangladesh’s Rubel Hossain. This early incident hinted at the fiery temperament that would later define Kohli's career.

Kohli’s altercation with Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq during IPL 2023 was one of the most talked-about incidents of the season. The spat highlighted Kohli’s unrelenting competitive spirit.

Kohli and Gambhir’s rivalry reignited in IPL 2023, with a post-match verbal altercation. This confrontation reminded fans of their earlier clash and showed that neither had mellowed with time.