Gautam Gambhir puts his bet on No.1 Test side India ahead of South Africa series
Cricket | Dec 20, 2017, 07:34 PM ISTIndia's bygone batting hero Gautam Gambhir firmly believes that the world's No.1 Test side should win in "every condition".
India's bygone batting hero Gautam Gambhir firmly believes that the world's No.1 Test side should win in "every condition".
In this Ranji season, Gambhir has scored 632 runs which includes three centuries and two fifties. He is eight in the top-scorers chart.
The young speedster bowled one of the most devastating spells of recent times in Indian domestic cricket as Delhi humiliated Bengal by an innings and 26 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy final.
Speedster Navdeep Saini bowled one of the most devastating spells of recent times in Indian domestic cricket as Delhi humiliated Bengal by an innings and 26 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy final.
Gambhir was an epitome of calmness during his 42nd first-class hundred in the company of Chandela (113 off 192 balls), who is playing only his third first-class match.
Manoj Tiwary's men will meet multiple-time champions Delhi in the semifinals in Pune, while title favourites Karnataka will take on Vidarbha in the other last-four match, to be played in Kolkata.
Gautam Gambhir's reaction came after the Supreme Court on Monday refused to modify its earlier order in connection with playing of National Anthem in movie theatres.
Delhi made an inglorious exit from the group league stage of Ranji Trophy last season, their campaign was marred by a bitter exchange of words between captain Gambhir and coach KP Bhaskar.
Gautam Gambhir had earlier offered to bear the education expenses of Zohra, the five-year-old daughter of Jammu and Kashmir cop, who was killed in a terrorist attack in August.
This is not the first time when India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of the armed forces and their children.
The 35-year-old, who has always been vocal about major issues in the country, could not stop himself from expressing his views on what happened in Haryana and Punjab.
In a great gesture, India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has started a community kitchen service to feed the poor and hungry.
The Delhi opener feels, "Indian women reaching the final has inspired a lot of girls in the country. They are one step away from creating history."
The left-hander says India will be too good for Sri Lanka on the tour, beginning with the first Test from July 26 in Galle.
The Indian cricketers are not exactly amused with Ranatunga's demands, which also in a way undermines their effort. Gautam Gambhir feels that Ranatunga should back his allegations with evidence.
Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq attracted a barrage of angry tweets from Indian fans, including one from Gautam Gambhir, after he termed the celebrations as "early Eid."
KP Bhaskar and Gautam Gambhir had a heated altercation after Delhi's campaign ended in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bhubaneswar earlier this year.
KKR, who won by seven wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a rain-interrupted tie in the early hours of Thursday, will have revenge on their minds as Mumbai beat them twice in the league stages this term.
Earlier, Ambati Rayudu and Saurabh Tiwary scored half centuries to help second-string Mumbai post 173/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata. In reply, the hosts scored 164/8 in 20 overs.
On a high after sealing a playoffs berth, KKR would aim for a top-two finish today.
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