Tendulkar and Dhawan wish Gambhir on his retirement
Tendulkar and Dhawan wish Gambhir: Master Blaster and Gabbar wished Gautam Gambhir on his retirement from all formats.
Having retired from all formats of the game now, opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has received adorable wishes from many current and former cricketers. The 37-year old made the announcement last night via posting an emotional video across his social media platforms.
India’s highest run-scorer in the two World Cups which they won in 2007 and 2011 respectively, Gambhir saw many messages coming his way, where people acknowledged his contribution towards Indian cricket.
While Gambhir might not have been those who top the batting charts at the end of their career, he surely will go down as someone who stood up when the going got tough for the team.
Be it his performances at the U-19 level, the above mentioned World Cup final matches, Napier Test in 2009, double century against Australia at Delhi, numerous crucial half-centuries in the Indian Premier League, Gambhir put on display his best game forward.
An aggressive cricketer on-the-field, Gambhir never shied away from matching his shoulder with the opposition’s shoulder, even if that comes at the cost of going at current India captain Virat Kohli during an IPL match.
In his video, Gambhir was contended at the fact that he will play his last game for Delhi, a team which saw him rising up the ranks as a teenager. Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy match against Andhra starting from tomorrow at Gambhir’s home ground (Feroz Shah Kotla) will be his last appearance as a player.
Among the notable personalities to have wished Gambhir on his retirement were Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Shah Rukh Khan and others. Read some of the Twitter reactions below:
Bidding farewell to one of the finest players of the country @GautamGambhir. Wish the best for you in the future Gauti Bhai 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qr14XVN3q7
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 5, 2018
Congratulations @GautamGambhir on a glorious career. You were a special talent and had a Gambhir role in our win in the World Cup finals. Batting with you at Napier was extra special. Enjoy your second innings with family and friends! pic.twitter.com/dNpyNfbLe6
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 5, 2018
Gauti I wish you all the best going forward brother..u have been a true champion and fighter for india 🇮🇳 lots of love pic.twitter.com/uTx0pgwKII
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 4, 2018
@GautamGambhir Thank u for the love & leadership my Captain.U r a special man and may Allah always keep & happy…& u should smile a bit more
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 4, 2018
Sorry to see @GautamGambhir retire from all cricket. He’s one of our most under-appreciated batsmen, an intelligent &thoughtful captain whose accomplishments as a cricketer deserved more applause. &His retirement statement is the best I’ve seen! https://t.co/oPTnnvxOix
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 5, 2018
Players with a 50+ score in Finals of both World Cup and World T20:
Kumar Sangakkara
Gautam Gambhir#ThankYouGambhir— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) December 4, 2018
As an U-19 cricketer Gautam Gambhir against England U19 at Chennai in January 2001 made 212 after India U19 were made to follow-on, conceding a lead of 168. He and Vinayak Mane (201) put on 391 for 1st wkt – still the highest stand for any wkt in U19 international cricket!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 4, 2018
Most runs by an Indian in Test Series in NZ
445 – Gautam Gambhir
344 – Sachin TendulkarMost runs by an Indian in WC final
97 – Gautam Gambhir
91* – MS DhoniMost runs by an Indian in WT20 Final
77 – Virat Kohli
75 – Gautam Gambhir#ThankYouGautamGambhir#ThankYouGauti— Saurabh (@imsgshinde) December 4, 2018
I have always had huge admiration and respect for you @GautamGambhir . One of the few cricketer’s in World Cricket who played with Soul and spirit !! Good luck #GG. Wishing you the very best !! #GautamGambhir #Gambhir pic.twitter.com/yaOz10qa8O
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) December 4, 2018
Farewell champion @GautamGambhir !! Wish you luck, power and happiness for the life ahead! pic.twitter.com/WlDOsfYrRl
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) December 4, 2018
242 matches, 10324 runs – wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work & persistence to the field. Thank you for your exemplary contribution to the field of cricket @GautamGambhir it was an honour to share the pitch with you. Wishing you all the success. #ThankYouGambhir https://t.co/RN2iAslO71
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) December 5, 2018
thank you for being such an inspiration @GautamGambhir paji ! wish you loads of happiness in life #legend #respect https://t.co/Uy1Brplvh7
— Gurkeerat Mann (@gurkeeratmann22) December 4, 2018
It’s been a great journey. Some memorable moments which the country lived with you, you can be very proud of how you played the game, will always remain Unbeaten @GautamGambhir !#ThankYouGautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/q5noANmgLX
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 4, 2018
Congratulations @GautamGambhir on a fantastic career. You can be very proud of the way you played every time you stepped on to the cricket field. I cherish the truly memorable moments we shared & am sure you will continue to serve the country in your own ways. #ThankYouGambhir
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 4, 2018
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