Gautam Gambhir is one of the most abled leaders to have taken the yard in Indian cricket and the kind of knocks that he knitted over time was simply awe-inspiring. From leading the team whenever the nation needed him to ushering them to victory under the pump, winning was his self-perpetuating habit.
Here are three knocks played by Gautam Gambhir that would talk volumes about the kind of genius that he was and why he is still one of the most revered cricketers of all time in the Indian circuit. These knocks are based on sheer perspectives. Hence, if you have some in your mind, please feel free to let us know.
97 vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup final, Wankhede
We all know that back in 2011 when India stuttered in the face of pressure against the mighty Lankans, particularly with Sehwag and Tendulkar back in the hut, they needed someone who can stand up to the pressure that was imposed on them. Eventually, the help arrived in the form of Gautam Gambhir who would squeeze his heart out in the middle to show why he is one of the best of the game. Defying the Lankan ingressions, he held fort like a warrior and eventually played a crucial role in defining the Indian team’s victory, smashing a crucial 97.
75 vs Pakistan, 2007 World T20 Final, Johannesburg
Back in 2007, when India arrived at the grandest stage of them all, Pakistan awaited them in what was going to be a repeat telecast of the first battle that India played in the World Cup. The high-profile batting order suddenly started crumbling and India once again was in desperate need of a warrior who would not wilt like jaggery under the pump. Eventually, the deliverance came through Gautam Gambhir who would take the Pakistani bowlers to the cleaners and would smash a staggering 75, helping India on its way with Rohit Sharma providing a late flourish.
206 vs Australia, 2008, Feroz Shah Kotla
We have talked about T20s and ODIs but Gautam Gambhir was an equally adept striker of the cherry in the longest format of the game and proving why he is known as one of the best of the game, Gauti smashed a double-century of the highest order, defying the formidable Australian unit at his home ground, Feroz Shah Kotla. He had to brave the treacherous shores with Sehwag and Dravid back in the hut and when the opportunity came knocking, he once again dished out an example of why he is one of the finest in Indian cricket with a staggering double-century.
