Cricket Community Congratulates Gautam Gambhir on 45th Birthday

New Delhi, 14 October – The Indian cricket fraternity joined together to honor former opening batsman and current head coach Gautam Gambhir on his 45th birthday. Veteran players Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, along with BCCI vice‑president Rajiv Shukla and DDCA chief Rohan Jetley, each sent warm wishes.

Yuvraj posted on Instagram, “GG, you know I’m always by your side. Keep growing stronger. Happy birthday, bro. Keep rising and make us proud. Lots of love.”

Raina’s tweet read, “A fighter on the field, a champion at heart, and a man who’s always stood up for Indian cricket. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more milestones.”

Rajiv Shukla wrote, “Your passion for cricket, competitive spirit and steadfast commitment inspire us all. May the year ahead bring you health, joy and continued victories.”

Rohan Jetley told IANS, “Happy birthday, Gautam Gambhir. I wish you health, happiness and ongoing success. Delhi is proud of your son‑like dedication and your priceless contributions to Indian cricket.”

During his playing career from 2003 to 2016, the left‑handed opener featured in 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is, accumulating 4,154 Test runs, 5,238 ODI runs and 932 T20 runs. He played pivotal roles in India’s 2011 World Cup win and the 2007 T20 World Cup triumph before retiring in 2018.

Since assuming the head‑coach role on 9 July 2024, Gambhir has led India to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026. His tenure extends through the 2027 ODI World Cup, marking a second successful chapter in his cricketing journey.