A video circulating on social media has claimed that spectators in Indore raised slogans of “Gautam Gambhir haaye haaye” after India’s third ODI against New Zealand. However, a closer examination shows that the claim is misleading and not supported by verified evidence.

What the video claims

The clip, shared widely on platforms such as X and Instagram, shows Virat Kohli reacting during the post-match presentation at Holkar Stadium. Several users linked his expression to alleged chants against India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, suggesting crowd anger following the team’s loss.

What actually happened

While the visuals in the clip are genuine and were recorded in Indore after the match, journalists and broadcasters present at the venue have clarified that no such slogans were raised during the presentation ceremony or elsewhere in the stadium.

Further verification indicates that the audio accompanying the clip appears to have been added later. Media checks suggest the sound matches an older incident from Guwahati, where similar chants were heard during a Test match last year. The near-identical audio pattern strongly indicates that the video was edited to create a false impression.

No evidence of chants in Indore

Independent fact-checks confirm that the Indore crowd did not target Gambhir with slogans. Although emotions were high after India lost the series, there is no credible on-ground or broadcast evidence to support the claim now being shared online.

The episode highlights how edited or repurposed audio can quickly fuel controversy, especially when public sentiment is sensitive following sporting defeats.

Context: India’s series loss

India lost the third ODI and the series 2–1, giving New Zealand their first ODI series win on Indian soil in 37 years. The defeat followed the Black Caps’ 3–0 Test series sweep in India last year, leading to increased scrutiny of form, selection, and leadership.

Focus shifts to T20Is

With the ODI series over, attention now turns to the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, an important lead-up to the T20 World Cup. Performances in the shorter format are expected to shape final combinations and strategies.