Former India opener Gautam Gambhir turned 41 on October 14, Friday, and the left-hander received birthday wishes from a number of ex and current cricketers.
The batsman who made significant contributions to India’s twin world cup final wins – in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup final – Gambhir currently is a BJP politician in Delhi. Apart from the cricket fraternity, a number of politicians too, joined the bandwagon in wishing Gambhir on his special day.
Earlier this month, Gambhir was back on the cricket field and led the India Capitals to the title of the first season of the Legends League Cricket.
Gautam Gambhir’s reply to Yuvraj Singh’s birthday wish
Among many wishes, one special wish for “champion” Gautam Gambhir came from his former India teammate and superstar all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my dear brother @GautamGambhir – a champion in every sense! Lots of love GG. Hope to see you soon,” Yuvraj wrote.
Yuvraj and Gambhir share a close bond and both were part of the sides that won the two world cups with both playing big, impactful roles in India’s successes.
Gambhir was all elated with Yuvraj’s tweet and replied hailing the “ultimate fighter” who is Yuvraj as the all-rounder battled with cancer during his incredible form at the 2011 World Cup and returned to the side a year later after beating cancer.
“Means so much coming from the ultimate fighter! Your wishes made my day Prince! Hope to see you too soon! @YUVSTRONG12,” Gambhir responded.
Here, check out Gautam Gambhir’s response to Yuvraj’s tweet:
Means so much coming from the ultimate fighter! Your wishes made my day Prince! Hope to see you too soon! ❤️❤️ @YUVSTRONG12 https://t.co/Rp1jt0VtIm
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 14, 2022
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir was recently named the “global mentor” of all Super Giants team, announced by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG Group. Earlier this year, Gambhir mentored the Lucknow Super Giants to the playoffs of the IPL. He will also mentor the Durban Super Giants franchise in the new SA20 competition.
“He is one of the sharpest cricketing minds going around,” a statement from the RPSG Group read. “The group feels he can not only add value in Indian conditions but across the cricketing map as well.”
“In my ideology of a team sport, designations don’t play much role,” Gambhir was quoted as saying in the statement. “At best, they are there to facilitate a process to make a team win. As a global mentor of Super Giants I look forward to some added responsibility.
“My intensity and passion to win have just got international wings. It will be a proud moment to see the Super Giants family leave a global imprint. I thank Super Giants family for showing that faith in me. Guess it’s time for some more sleepless nights.”
