The developments come at a sensitive time for the Indian team, which is looking to recover from a disappointing white-ball run. India recently suffered successive T20I series defeats, including a 4-0 loss to England, putting the coaching staff and senior players under increased scrutiny.

According to multiple reports from the training session at Edgbaston, Kohli spent a significant amount of time working alongside batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, while Gambhir was seen interacting with captain Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and other members of the squad. Although both Kohli and Gambhir were present throughout the session, there was reportedly no visible one-on-one conversation between them, fuelling fresh discussions about an alleged rift within the dressing room.

Neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Indian team management nor the two individuals have commented on the reports.

The speculation has gained traction largely because of the long public history between Kohli and Gambhir. The two shared several heated on-field exchanges during their Indian Premier League careers before later appearing to put those differences behind them. Earlier this year, BCCI officials had dismissed similar rumours, maintaining that the relationship between the coach and the former India captain remained cordial.

Despite the latest reports, there has been no official indication that the alleged lack of interaction has affected India's preparations for the ODI series.

Kohli returns to international cricket after recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained during the IPL 2026 final. The 37-year-old missed India's ODI series against Afghanistan but rejoined the squad in Birmingham after being declared fit. His return significantly strengthens India's batting line-up ahead of a crucial white-ball assignment in English conditions.

The former India captain has also been actively involved in preparations. During recent practice sessions, Kohli was seen spending time with captain Shubman Gill, reportedly sharing inputs on batting plans and shot selection against England's bowling attack.

India enter the ODI series under pressure after an underwhelming T20 campaign. The series against England presents an opportunity for the team management to reset before the next phase of international cricket, with experienced players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah returning to the squad.

For Gambhir, the series is equally important. Questions surrounding team selection, recent results and India's overall direction have intensified following consecutive setbacks across formats. However, the focus inside the camp remains on producing an improved performance rather than responding to off-field speculation.

Whether the reported silence between Kohli and Gambhir reflects anything significant or simply routine practice dynamics remains unclear. With no official confirmation of any disagreement, attention is now expected to shift quickly to India's performance when the ODI series gets underway against England.