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Gautam Gambhir's Oval row resurfaces as groundsman Lee Fortis leaves Surrey over disciplinary proceedings

Gautam Gambhir's Oval row resurfaces as groundsman Lee Fortis leaves Surrey over disciplinary proceedings
World Sports · 12:12:44 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir's controversial altercation at The Oval has returned to the spotlight after Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis departed the club following disciplinary proceedings.

Fortis, who was involved in pitch preparation for matches at the venue, left his role at Surrey County Cricket Club. The disciplinary action is understood to be linked to the incident in which Gambhir was involved in a heated exchange with Fortis over pitch conditions.

The row had previously led to sanctions for Gambhir. Fortis's recent exit has reignited discussion about the episode, though Surrey have not disclosed specific details of the disciplinary process.

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