Kohli's IPL spat echoes in ODI World Cup, fans chant 'Kohli Kohli' as Naveen-ul-Haq comes to bat
New Delhi: The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi witnessed a resounding chant of ‘Kohli Kohli’ from the crowd on Wednesday, as Naveen-ul-Haq stepped onto the pitch for batting during the 49th over of the India vs Afghanistan match in the ongoing ODI World Cup.
The infamous altercation that unfolded during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in May 2023 has cast a long shadow over the cricketing world.
The IPL spat drama has now spilled over into the World Cup, with Indian cricket fans expressing their loyalty to Virat Kohli in a unique way. The chants of "Kohli! Kohli!" specifically targeted Naveen-ul-Haq, served as a reminder of the fiery clash that had captivated the nation's attention earlier.
During the IPL match, Kohli, captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore, had instructed his bowlers to target Naveen and the tail-enders of Lucknow Super Giants with bouncers. Naveen-ul-Haq, not taking kindly to this tactic, confronted Kohli on the field, leading to a heated exchange of words. The situation escalated further during post-match handshakes.
Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of the Lucknow-based franchise, played a pivotal role in escalating the altercation. His interference during Kohli's conversation with LSG batter Kyle Mayers led to a war of words between Kohli and Gambhir. This heated exchange between the two cricketers resulted in heavy fines imposed on both by the authorities for violating the IPL code of conduct.
Delhi crowd erupts with 'Kohli, Kohli' chants when Naveen Ul Haq was on strike. pic.twitter.com/GrkpAMSIgj
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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.
