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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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Head coach Gambhir set to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday

Finalising the playing XI will be Gambhir's top priority after he links up with the Indian squad that has been strengthened further by the arrival of captain Rohit Sharma

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 10:27 PM IST

Unfair to judge Gautam Gambhir so early in his coaching role: Ajay Jadeja

Following a bright start against Sri Lanka in the T20I series, India lost the ODI series to the home side. The Test team then thrashed Bangladesh 2-0 before a nightmare outing against New Zealand.

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 3:58 PM IST

IND vs AUS: India to play tour game vs PM XI without head coach Gambhir

The head coach of India, Gautam Gambhir will fly back home on Tuesday, November 26, due to personal reasons, as per reports.

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Gambhir's advice to Reddy, 'take a bullet for your country'

Reddy, in the press conference after the match, said his conversation with coach Gambhir during the practice session helped him mentally ahead of his memorable Test debut

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 12:13 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Stay calm, avoid knee-jerk reactions - Shastri's advice to GG

Known for his aggressive temperament, Gambhir has been recently labelled "prickly" by a few former Australian cricketers as he faces his biggest challenge since taking charge in July.

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 9:14 AM IST

'Shami must go,' Ganguly urges Team India before Border-Gavaskar series

Ganguly was asked about Rohit Sharma's availability for the Perth Test, which is still uncertain. He expressed that the Indian skipper should leave for Australia immediately.

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

AUS vs IND: Gambhir's style of coaching 'not great fit' for India - Paine

Jolted by an unprecedented 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, the Gambhir-coached side now face the daunting task of defending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a five-match series against Australia.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 6:10 PM IST

Ponting vs Gambhir: 'Prickly Character' remark escalates tensions | WATCH

We have quite a bit of history against each other; I've We actually coached him at Delhi Capitals, and he is quite a prickly character, says Ponting ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

IND vs AUS Tests: Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Gautam Gambhir

It was Gambhir's first public appearance since India's humiliating 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand on home soil, and the tension was palpable.

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Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 4:15 PM IST

Delhi court orders fresh probe against Gautam Gambhir in flat cheating case

Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 9:20 PM IST

Gambhir's concern as India face transition with limited bowling options

The embarrassing Test series defeat at home against New Zealand has already triggered a debate around the effectiveness of a few seniors

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 6:36 PM IST

IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Is Pant fit to keep wickets? Gambhir gives an update

Pant was replaced by Dhruv Jurel, who continued to keep wickets for India the following day as well. However, Pant later came out to bat in India's innings and missed out on his hundred by just 1 run

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Updated On : 25 Oct 2024 | 9:32 AM IST

Dravid believes Gambhir's experience will help him excel as coach of India

Dravid was speaking to select media at the launch of 'Digital Classroom' provider' 'Roombr" here on Thursday.

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 6:56 PM IST

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Sarfaraz, Jurel to be dropped from Playing 11- Gambhir

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has provided a subtle hint in his press conference that the duo of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel might not be featuring for the 1st Test.

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Updated On : 22 Sep 2024 | 9:09 AM IST

'We've come a long way,' Virat Kohli ends rift with Gautam Gambhir

BCCI posted a small clip of the chat between the two, which showcased their 2011 World Cup final partnership and their Test milestones as well.

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 8:36 AM IST

Gambhir's aggression comes out in protection of his players: Dinesh Karthik

Karthik said Gambhir's aggression is never unwarranted, something that the players under his tutelage will enjoy.

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 8:35 AM IST

IND vs BAN: Comparing both sides' bowling attacks ahead of Test series

While India's new coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma will be wary of the challenge ahead of them, they would be confident going into the series with a star-studded squad at their disposal.

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 3:54 PM IST

Why the formidable Bangladesh could be a threat to India's home dominance

The way the Bangla Tigers outmanoeuvred Pakistan in all departments to register their maiden series win against the latter means they will now be a formidable challenge for India

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Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 1:01 PM IST

Jonty Rhodes believes India will become stronger under coach Gautam Gambhir

Rhodes, who is the fielding coach of Lucknow Super Giants, also lauded Zaheer Khan's appointment as mentor of the IPL side

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Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 4:40 PM IST

India's coach Gautam Gambhir wishes citizens on 78th Independence Day

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said that every Indian who does their job with "honesty and sincerity" are a key player for "Team India"

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 5:03 PM IST