Shahid Afridi comes out in support of Naveen-ul-Haq after Kohli's altercation

During a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, things got heated on the field when Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen ul Haq and former RCB skipper, Virat Kohli, engaged in a heated argument at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow.

The altercation set off a chain of events that had a significant impact on the match, and the drama didn't subside until the post-match presentation. It was a moment that kept fans on the edge of their seats and sparked a lot of buzz in the cricketing world.

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, while talking on a local news channel, offered his perspective on the Naveen and Virat altercation, stating that Naveen only reacts when provoked unnecessarily.

"Naveen only reacts when someone bugs him unnecessarily. I have seen him bowling often, he gets hammered as well, but he never tried to pick up fights with anyone. I can't recall if I have ever seen him this much aggressive", Afridi said.

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Afridi also mentioned that aggression is a natural trait among fast bowlers, and every team has players who display such tendencies.

"Every team has a certain ratio of aggressive players, we do too, and it's normal. It happens. Fast bowlers are innately like that", he further added.

It bears mentioning that following the Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli altercation, the BCCI took strict action against both players for violating the IPL Code of Conduct. Kohli received Level 2 offenses and was fined 100% of their match fees, while Naveen-ul-Haq received a Level 1 offense and lost 50% of his match fees. Both players accepted the sanctions after admitting to their respective offenses.