Mumbai: In a highly anticipated match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) on May 1, RCB emerged victorious with an 18-run lead. However, it wasn't just the thrilling encounter that captivated IPL fans worldwide. The intense heated exchange between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the match quickly went viral, making headlines and sparking numerous discussions and memes. Now, an anonymous coder has taken this incident a step further by creating a video game based on the heated spat.
The developer, who describes themselves as an occasional video game creator in their Twitter bio, showcased their amateur attempt at game development on GitHub. The game, built using Unity's game engine, features simplistic 2D graphics but has gained significant attention on social media. Despite its lack of polish, players have been enjoying the game as a casual pastime.
To play the game, users simply visit the associated website (Unity WebGL Player | KohliVsGambhir (aeroandzero.github.io)) and choose between Kohli and Gambhir. Once selected, they are placed on a cricket field with their chosen player. The game revolves around a brawl between the two teams, with players wielding cricket bats to attack each other.
Accompanying the teaser video of the game, the creator, who goes by the handle @aeronzero, tweeted, "I made a game so that they can fight properly." The video demonstrates the game's simplistic interface and gameplay, showing players from both teams engaging in bat-wielding combat.
The game concludes when only one player remains standing, and the winning player's team is declared the overall victor. If the player has chosen Kohli and successfully defeats Gambhir, they can then assist their teammates by navigating towards them.
While the game provides entertainment value, it's crucial to remember that it is intended purely for amusement and not to be taken seriously. It represents a lighthearted take on the Kohli-Gambhir drama, offering fans a fun diversion.
The video showcasing the game quickly went viral on social media, prompting numerous hilarious comments from viewers. Some have even suggested that the game should be expanded into a full-fledged app.
Netizens Bewildered !
Wtf!! Who made this?? #ViratKohli
— punch on your face (@sagbansal) May 6, 2023
#IPL2023 #ICCRankings pic.twitter.com/Mm50PjQK8b
Muje laga tha ki koi wwe me kohli and gambir banake fight karwayega, yeh alag game hi bana diya😂
— Why not? (@yogesh_m_) May 7, 2023
who said indians cannot make good games
— Aashish D (@dotelg7) May 7, 2023
This is how cricket matches should be played from now on... Knockout in literal sense,😂
— GeraltOfRivia (@AmanJai74951915) May 7, 2023
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New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.
Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and democracy.
The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse.
Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Union law ministry on Friday amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of "papers" or documents open to public inspection.
Reacting to the development, Kharge said, "Modi government's audacious amendment in the Conduct of Election Rules is another assault in its systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission of India." "Earlier, they had removed the Chief Justice of India from the Selection panel which appoints Election Commissioners, and now they have resorted to stonewall electoral information, even after a High Court order," he said in a post on X.
Everytime the Congress party wrote to the ECI, regarding specific poll irregularities such as voter deletions and lack of transparency in EVMs, the ECI has responded in a condescending tone and chosen not to even acknowledge certain serious complaints, Kharge said.
"This again proves that the ECI, even though it is a quasi-judicial body, is not behaving independently," he said.
"The Modi government's calibrated erosion of ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and Democracy and we will take every step to safeguard them," Kharge said.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh had said the party would legally challenge the amendment.
Lok Sabha MP and Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said the poll panel had chosen opacity and a pro-government attitude in its dealings thus far.
According to Rule 93, all "papers" related to elections shall be open to public inspection.
The amendment inserts "as specified in these rules" after "papers".
Law ministry and ECI officials separately explained that a court case was the "trigger" behind the amendment.
While documents such as nomination forms, appointment of election agents, results and election account statements are mentioned in the Conduct of Election Rules, electronic documents such as CCTV camera footage, webcasting footage and video recording of candidates during the Model Code of Conduct period are not covered.
"CCTV coverage, webcasting of polling stations are not carried out under Conduct of Election Rules but are the result of steps taken by the ECI to ensure a level playing field," a former ECI official explained.