Former Indian gamers Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina heaped reward on Gautam Gambhir, who turned 41 years outdated on Friday, October 14. Gambhir performed a lot of match-winning knocks in his profession.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 14, 2022 10:12 IST
Champion in each sense: Yuvraj, Raina lead needs as Gambhir turns 41. Courtesy: Reuters
By India Today Web Desk: Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh lauded Gautam Gambhir, who turned 41 on Friday, October 14. The left-handed Gambhir, Yuvraj and Raina performed essential roles for India in successful the 2011 World Cup again in 2011.
Yuvraj, who turned the Player of the Tournament within the mega occasion at residence, praised Gambhir for being ‘a champion in true sense’.
Yuvraj took to Twitter, “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my dear brother @GautamGambhir – a champion in every sense! Lots of love GG. Hope to see you soon.”
Raina, who retired from worldwide cricket again in August 2020, within the meantime, praised the Delhi-born Gambhir for being ‘a gracious human being’.
Raina took to Twitter and wrote, “Wishing @GautamGambhir all the love and success on his Birthday today! A true friend and a gracious human being. Happy Birthday brother, have a great day and a fulfilling year ahead.”
Gambhir performed a key position in India successful each the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. The southpaw scored 75 in opposition to Pakistan and helped the Men in Blue win the T20 World Cup ultimate at Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Then in 2011, he scored 97 when India discovered themselves beneath stress within the World Cup ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka. Gambhir stitched collectively helpful partnerships with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and guided India by way of to victory.
Although he didn’t get the Player of the Match award in each the finals again in 2007 and 2011, Gambhir is remembered for the knocks he performed in these two video games in entrance of packed homes.
The Delhi-born Gambhir retired from all types of cricket after taking part in a Ranji match again in December 2018 in entrance of his residence crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.