Key facts
- Profession
- Cricketer and Former Politician
- Language
- HINDI
About Gautam Gambhir
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Table of Contents
1
Who is Gautam Gambhir?
2
Wiki/Overview
3
Appearance
4
Family, Affairs and More
5
Career
6
Education
7
Achievements
8
Money Factor
9
Trivia and Facts
Who is Gautam Gambhir?
Gautam Gambhir (born 14 October 1981) is a former Indian international cricketer, ex-politician, philanthropist, and the current head coach of the Indian cricket team across all formats. He represented India in all versions of the game from 2003 to 2016. He served as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024, representing the East Delhi constituency for the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, the fourth highest civilian achievement in the country.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Gautam Gambhir |
| Nick Name | Gauti |
| Profession | Cricketer and Former Politician |
| Date Of Birth | 14 October 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | New Delhi |
| Age (as of 2025) | 43 Years |
| Father | Deepak Gambhir |
| Mother | Seema Gambhir |
| Spouse | Natasha Jain |
| Education | College Dropout |
| Organization | Gambhir Foundation |
| Known For | Head Coach Of The Indian Cricket Team |
| Residence | New delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Appearance
Gautam Gambhir is a former cricketer from India, his height is 5'ft 6"in to represent his great manner He is recognised for his serious mindset, desire for victory, and commitment to cricket.
Family, Affairs and More
| Father | Deepak Gambhir |
| Mother | Seema Gambhir |
| Siblings | Ekta Gambhir |
| Spouse | Natasha Jain |
| Children | Aazeen Gambhir, Anaiza Gambhir |
Career
Gautam Gambhir is a former Indian cricketer known for his major contributions to India's victories in the 2007 World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup finals, where he scored 75 and 97 runs, respectively. He is the sole Indian cricketer to have achieved a century in five straight Test matches. Gautam Gambhir participated in all formats of cricket and was an integral member for the Indian national squad. Gambhir was the sole Indian and one of four international cricketers to have achieved centuries in five consecutive Test matches.
Education
| College | Hindu College, Delhi, Modern School |
Achievements
He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2008. the 2011 ODI World Cup final, in which he contributed vital runs to India's victory. He also guided the Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL championships in 2012 and 2014, and presently acts as the mentor for the 2024 IPL title-winning team. Awarded the Padma Shri, the second-highest civilian achievement in India.
Money Factor
Net Worth: Rs 265 Crore
Salary: Rs. 12 crore/Year
Trivia and Facts
- At only 18 days old, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Sat Pal Gulati and Asha Pal Gulati, from his biological parents, subsequently spending his childhood in Karol Bagh, Delhi.
- He began playing cricket at the age of 10 and was a member of his school's team.
- The opening duo of Gambhir and teammates Virender Sehwag is regarded as one of the most successful batting partnerships, gaining runs at an average of 4.5 runs per over.
- His preferred innings occurred against New Zealand in 2009 in Napier, where he scored 137 runs over 643 minutes in the second innings, leading India in recovering the match.
- In 2010, Gautam Gambhir was designated as the captain of the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He was the sole player to score 1000 runs for the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL that season.