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About Gautam Gambhir

Who is Gautam Gambhir

A cricketer from Delhi, Gautam Gambhir started his political innings in 2019 after ending his stellar international career in December 2018. He contested the Lok Sabha elections 2019 on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from the Delhi East constituency, and registered an emphatic victory.
 
For Gambhir, who played a crucial role in India's historic 2007 World T20 final and 2011 ICC World Cup wins, the transition from cricket to politics has been breezy so far. Vocal on social media about political issues and matters of national importance, Gambhir gained a wide following not only among netizens but also off-internet voters.
 
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Best of BS Opinion: Gautam Gambhir and India's selectors must go

Today's columnists write about long-term oil forecasts and wartime 'jugaad' to India's cricket woes, the AI investment frenzy and a new documentary probing US secrecy on non-human intelligence

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2025 | 6:15 AM IST

Coach Gambhir points to past successes but leaves coaching fate to BCCI

Gambhir said in indirect terms that he would not single out any player, noting that collapses such as slipping from 95/1 to 122/7 were unacceptable at the highest level

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

Srikkanth slams Gambhir over inconsistent IND selections amid SA Test loss

After the visitors dominated the opening three days, following their win in the first Test at Kolkata, Srikkanth voiced his concerns during his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka.

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

We still have three months to get where we want to be: Gambhir on T20 WC

Gautam Gambhir reiterated his philosophy of handing out tough assignments to individuals to understand the depth of their character.

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 1:32 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Gambhir backs skipper Suryakumar despite miserable T20I form

Under Suryakumar's leadership, India clinched the Asia Cup title last month in the UAE, but the skipper's personal returns with the bat were far from impressive

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 6:51 PM IST

India dressing-room scenes: Rohit cracks joke; Gambhir, Gill share laughter

Rohit, despite losing his wicket cheaply, is looking very relaxed and cheering the dressing room with his usual antics in the dressing room

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 11:24 AM IST

'It's shameful': Gambhir slams Srikanth for trolling Harshit over selection

India head coach Gautam Gambhir called the online trolling of Harshit Rana "shameful," urging critics to target him instead. The pacer's selection for the Australia series has sparked debate.

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2025 | 12:57 PM IST

Will you stand up and greet him today? Sidhu asks Gambhir's critics

Considering the result, which was achieved with their fabulous victory in the series decider at the Oval, Sidhu said Gambhir too deserves credit for the team's success.

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 8:52 AM IST

Shubman Gill's future is bright in Indian cricket, says Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was all praise for skipper Shubman Gill leading from the front during the just-concluded England series as he expects him to shine brightly in years to come.

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2025 | 10:14 AM IST

Injury substitution in cricket: Big no from Stokes, Ashwin calls out karma

Stokes, after the Oval Test, said that teams would continue to find loopholes around the rule if made, which would be unfair

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

We're fighters, we'll never surrender, says Gambhir after Oval win

We'll win some, we'll lose some, but we'll NEVER surrender! Well done, boys! Gambhir posted on the social media platform X' after the win

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

Should Test cricket allow injury substitutions? What ex-players think

Unlike Stokes, Gautam Gambhir supported the idea of introducing injury substitutes, particularly in cases where an injury is visible and prevents a player from fulfilling their role on the field.

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Cricket in England series made India proud, says India coach Gautam Gambhir

Touring this part of the world has always been challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten, said Gambhir during his speech

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

Blow-by-blow account of Gambhir vs Curator spat | IND vs ENG 5th Test

The Oval Test (IND vs ENG 5th Test) build-up was marred by a verbal spat between India coach and Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis. Check out full details here

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 9:08 PM IST

This team will make its own history: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir

Asked whether Gambhir gave a pep talk to the players after day four and made a reference to his match-saving 137 in Napier back in 2009, Gambhir responded in the negative.

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 12:56 PM IST

Gambhir slams Shubman critics, says team fights for 'common man back home'

Gambhir wants his players to make their own history rather than follow anyone from the past including himself.

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 12:45 PM IST

Gambhir's tactics haven't eased things; he needs to relax: Manjrekar

Manjrekar didn't mince words when he said that the former southpaw hasn't strategically been on point in the red-ball format.

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 12:33 PM IST

Gavaskar hints Gambhir, not Gill, had final say in Kuldeep's exclusion

Gavaskar firmly believes that team decisions must be made by the captain, independent of external influence, including that of the head coach.

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

Crossover at Old Trafford: When Cricket and Football united in Manchester

This special gathering saw players from both teams engage in a lively exchange of jerseys, skills, and camaraderie, delighting fans from both cricket and football around the world.

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Updated On : 21 Jul 2025 | 4:44 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja: The only Mr consistent of Tests in Gautam Gambhir era

Jadeja, with 661 runs and 31 wickets in 11 matches under Gambhir, has justified his position as an all-rounder with authority

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2025 | 9:52 PM IST