Kolkata: Rallying behind teammate Robin Uthappa on his reported altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore's Sarfaraz Khan, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir said on Tuesday that such incidents can happen in the 'heat of things'.

According to media reports, KKR opener Uthappa had a scuffle with RCB batsman Sarfaraz after the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.