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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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
