Just days before the start of the series-deciding fifth Test match at The Oval, India head coach Gautam Gambhir got involved in a heated situation ahead of the first training session of the Indian cricket team.
Several video footages emerged from the ground where an agitated Gambhir can be seen pointing fingers at the ground staff, Lee Fortis.
Right after the incident, the Indian press caught up with Fortis to hear his side of the story and what led to the confrontation between the two parties, however, the Oval staff refused to divulge any information, although he labelled the Indian coach as a "touchy guy".
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Fans were eager to know the cause of the on-field verbal spat and now, finally, India's batting Shitanshu Kotak has brought forward the Indian team's version of the incident.
India coach Shitanshu Kotak breaks silence on Gautam Gambhir vs The Oval ground staff row
Speaking to the media at a press conference, Kotak said: "When we were having a look at the wicket, they had sent a man to send a message for us to stay 2.5m away from the pitch. We were wearing joggers.
"We know curators are possessive about the square. What he (head groundsman) said about the head coach is his opinion and I don’t want to comment. We did nothing wrong. People (Indian coaching staff) are highly skilled and intelligent. None of the bowlers were even wearing spikes. You can be protective about the square but not arrogant. It is not an antique that you can’t touch. He said we are trying to grow the grass but we were wearing joggers, so we didn’t see the problem."
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The coach added: "He yelled at the Indian support staff when they were getting ice box, it hardly weighs 10 kgs. The way he spoke was a bit arrogant. Everyone knows the curator at The Oval is not the easiest person to deal with."
What next for England and India?
The two teams have only three days to recover and prepare for the fifth Test, where the outcome of the series will be decided. Day 1 of the fifth Test starts on Thursday, July 31.