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Ahead of big IPL clash, GT coach kicks Chahal; Titans sees this as good omen; netizens react

Players of both teams have hit the ground for some rigorous training ahead of the mega clash while they enjoyed many a light moments.

New Delhi: While the Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans gear up for the big showdown at Eden Gardens on Tuesday, a photo of Ashish Nehra kicking Chahal has gone viral and is drawing interest & comments from a lot of cricket lovers.

Both the teams reached Kolkata last evening and are rehearsing for the 1st Qualifier match of IPL 2022. Players of both teams have hit the ground for some rigorous training ahead of the mega clash while they enjoyed many a light moments.

What has caught the attention of all is the conversation of Gujarat Titans head coach with team member & purple cap holder Chahal ending in a kick at the latter’s back.

GT head Ashish Nehra while giving tips to players got into a playful banter with Yuzvendra Chahal and even kicked the latter in back, in presence of Rashid Khan.

The IPL franchisee shared the moment, captured on camera, on Twitter saying that it was actually a blessing ahead of the high-octane match.

“Absolutely Kicked to have Yuzi and Nehraji bless us with this moment”, GT wrote on Twitter.

Netizens erupt, post funny rejoinders

While the GT saw it as good omen for the clash with former champions, many fans shared their quirky takes on the viral picture & some shared witty replies.