IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir fulfils fangirl’s wish with Instagram post, melts hearts

During the RR vs KKR match, a dedicated female fan brandished a poster adorned with a heartfelt plea—"I will not propose to my crush until Gambhir smiles."

Shared 24 hours ago, the post already has 2 lakh views.

Known for his steely resolve and unyielding focus on the cricket field, Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) mentor, has left fans swooning and social media buzzing with an Instagram post. In a never-seen-before act of charm and warmth, the cricketing stalwart fulfilled the wish of a fangirl.

The story unfolded during KKR’s electrifying encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in India Premier League 2024. A woman held up a poster with a heartfelt plea —”I will not propose to my crush until Gambhir smiles.” The declaration of admiration captured the hearts of onlookers and, most importantly, Gambhir’s attention.

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On learning of his fan’s wish, Gambhir shared a collage featuring the woman’s photo alongside a rare sight – Gambhir flashing a radiant smile. He captioned the post, “Here you go!”

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The gesture swiftly became the talk of the town, resonating with fans far and wide. One user said, “1st I thought it’s a meme then I saw the username”. Another user commented, “What if her crush says I won’t accept the proposal until RCB wins the trophy.” A third user wrote, “GG sir we love you.” And a fourth replied, “The Best ever post.”