Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has admitted to making a controversial gesture during an Asia Cup match in September. He clarified that his reaction was triggered by fans chanting anti-India slogans. Gambhir acknowledged making a wrong gesture and emphasized that he should not have reacted that way. He was captured briefly pointing his middle finger towards fans, with reports suggesting it was in response to slogans in support of Virat Kohli. Gambhir acknowledged that in the heat of the moment, he made a wrong gesture.