Indian cricket team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated his 43rd birthday today, October 14. One of India’s most accomplished batters in the late 2000s and early 2010s, the opener has achieved remarkable success.
Known for his strong mentality and unwavering spirit, Gambhir delivered numerous match-winning performances for the Men in Blue throughout his long career. Gautam Gambhir has amassed 4,154 runs in Tests for India, boasting an impressive average of 46.
His highest score is 206 runs against Australia at his home ground in Delhi. Additionally, his innings of 137 runs against New Zealand in Napier is often regarded as one of his best performances in Test cricket, as he single-handedly rescued India from a precarious position in the second Test.
He batted for nearly 643 minutes and faced 436 balls, helping India secure a draw in that match. At the international level, Gambhir was part of the teams that won the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.
On the club front, he captained the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Indian Premier League titles in 2012 and 2014. Fans extended their birthday wishes to Gautam Gambhir on his 43rd birthday. You can check out the tweets here:
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Gautam Gambhir’s path as a coach and mentor
Before IPL 2022, Gautam Gambhir was named the mentor of the newly formed franchise, Lucknow Super Giants. During his tenure, the team reached the playoffs each season until he returned to his former franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, as team mentor in 2024.
His presence had a significant impact on the Kolkata-based team, propelling them toward their third title with impressive dominance. The final was largely one-sided, with KKR defeating a Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets.
After a successful IPL season, there was considerable excitement about Gautam Gambhir taking over from Rahul Dravid as the head coach of India’s senior team.
In July, the BCCI announced Gambhir’s appointment as head coach of Team India. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, ICC Champions Trophy, and a possible World Test Championship final scheduled for 2025, it will be interesting to see how many achievements India will secure under Gambhir’s leadership.
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