Journalism of Courage
Gautam Gambhir
BJP
DOB
14 Oct 1981
Age
44 years
birth palce
Delhi
profession
Politician / Commentator / Cricket Coach
Gautam Gambhir biography
Gautam Gambhir, the former cricketer turned politician, is a prominent figure in Indian politics, was the Member of Parliament (MP) representing West Delhi. Born on October 14, 1981, in New Delhi, India, Gambhir has had a remarkable journey from the cricket pitch to the political arena.
Gautam Gambhir made his debut in international cricket in 2003, and over the years, he established himself as one of India's finest openers. He played a pivotal role in several significant cricketing moments, most notably in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 final and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final, where he played crucial innings that led India to victory. Gambhir was known for his tenacity, grit, and determination, which reflected his approach to both cricket and his later foray into politics.
In 2019, Gambhir entered the world of politics, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In the same year, he contested the Lok Sabha elections from East Delhi constituency and emerged victorious with a substantial margin. His electoral success demonstrated his popularity and the trust that the people of West Delhi had placed in him.
As the MP of West Delhi, Gambhir was actively involved in addressing the concerns of his constituents and working towards their welfare. He focused on various key issues such as healthcare, education, infrastructure development, and women's safety. Gambhir has also championed initiatives related to sports development, leveraging his cricketing experience to promote sports at the grassroots level.
However, the former Indian cricketer decided to quit politics ahead of the 2024 General Elections to focus on his cricket commitments and requested the party president to release him from his duties.
Notably, after having a successful season as a mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambir was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team in July 2024.
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Gautam Gambhir personal life
Spouse
Natasha Jain
Education
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GAUTAM GAMBHIR NEWS
'I always see Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma talking with Gautam Gambhir… they discuss ODI plans': Sitanshu Kotak rubbishes miscommunication rumours
January 14, 2026 8:25 am
Rumours of indifference had been floating around since Rohit and Kohli retired from Tests as well as Shubman Gill displacing Rohit as the ODI skipper
Harshit Rana reveals Gautam Gambhir-led India team management's plans for him after IND vs NZ 1st ODI heroics
January 13, 2026 12:02 am
Harshit Rana's 37-run partnership with KL Rahul for the sixth wicket is what helped India out of a slightly shaky situation
'India in an interesting transition with Gambhir and the senior players': Graeme Smith
January 10, 2026 12:30 pm
Graeme Smith said that despite India currently in a transition, he would be surprised if they are not among the frontrunners to win the 2026 T20 World Cup.
'No need for now but nothing wrong with it': Harbhajan Singh on split coaching for India
January 06, 2026 7:12 pm
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was also a long time teammate of Gambhir with the national team, feels that there doesn't seem to be a need for India to switch to the model for now but they should consider it if the need arises later.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and now Shubman Gill: How Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar consistently rejected star-culture
December 27, 2025 10:58 am
In a nation deeply ingrained in VIP culture - where rush-hour traffic stands still for cars with beacons, hospitals have dedicated counters and queues for the privileged and highway toll booths exempt the elite - cricket challenged the entrenched ethos of entitlement.
Why Kapil Dev says Gautam Gambhir is a manager rather than the coach of Indian cricket team
December 19, 2025 12:39 pm
Gambhir has been under the cosh since India lost 0-2 against South Africa in the Test series in November, their second whitewash in a home series in one year after losing 0-3 to New Zealand in 2024.
Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma don't need to be the best of friends for India to succeed
December 13, 2025 9:33 am
Shane Warne didn't get along with Steve Waugh or Adam Gilchrist but the trio plotted many downfalls together and made Australia an all-conquering force.
'Don't pick up so many fights': Ex-teammate shares advice for Gautam Gambhir but says India head coach's 'heart in right place'
December 08, 2025 3:00 pm
IND vs SA: Former India opener Aakash Chopra suggested that Gambhir tone down his words in media interactions to keep himself out of hostile environments in the wake of defeats.
'Play 30 overs like one-day cricket...after that, you have 20 overs left, which you can look at as a T20 match' - Gambhir to Jaiswal
December 07, 2025 8:20 pm
Coach said you don't need to bat aggressively in one-day cricket, because you can split it into 30 overs and 20 overs, while rooting for Jaiswal success
Why Gambhir wants Harshit Rana at No 8 at 2027 World Cup, two years out
December 07, 2025 4:22 pm
While Gambhir tends to get flustered discussing what the top order at the next ODI WC might look like, he is very clear about who should be batting at No 8
GAUTAM GAMBHIR PHOTOS
Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Kolkata Knight Riders win at IPL 2024: Kisses Gauri, hugs Suhana Khan, wins the internet with signature arms-stretched-out pose
May 27, 2024 2:16 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the IPL trophy after 10 years in Chennai, after a historic win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Co-owner of the team, Shah Rukh Khan who had recently recovered from a heat stroke, was seen celebrating the victory along with his family and friends.
Polling ends for sixth phase; Sheila Dikshit, Gambhir, Rahul Gandhi among early voters
May 13, 2019 7:24 am
Compared to the election results of these 59 seats in the last Lok Sabha elections in 2014, BJP had won 45 of these seats, the Trinamool Congress 8, the Congress two and the Samajwadi Party and the LJP one seat each among others.
Gautam Gambhir felicitated at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium after farewell match
December 10, 2018 7:44 am
Gautam Gambhir was honoured on Sunday after his final competitive match. He marked his final innings by scoring a hundred for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh
Celeb spotting: Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Sushmita Sen and others
October 11, 2018 6:58 am
Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao were clicked at Roy Kapur Films office
Sports for a cause: Athletes who used their stardom for a social cause in 2017
December 29, 2017 9:31 pm
A lot of hardwork goes behind the players who achieve success. But only some star athletes use their popularity for the right cause.
IPL Final: A look back at previous nine IPL finals; see pics
May 20, 2017 4:52 pm
The stage is all set for the final of the tenth edition of IPL and it will be Mumbai Indians who would lock horns with Rising Pune Supergiant in Hyderabad.
Shah Rukh Khan hosts 10th anniversary celebrations with KKR squad, see pics
May 15, 2017 6:41 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated ten years of their existence in a party that took place on Sunday night in Kolkata.
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