Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, November 11, 2019 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Monday, November 11, 2019 7:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It's unfair for the people because they have given the mandate to the alliance, now what Shiv Sena is doing, you can't have the mandate by having just 56 seats. Probably now they are thinking to take the support from their biggest critics and it will be the last nail in the coffin of the Shiv Sena, hopefully BJP will emerged stronger in Maharashtra. It is about being desperate to achieve power and that is what Shiv Sena is doing,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, November 11, 2019 4:59:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

business-standard Monday, November 11, 2019 2:39:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

outlookindia Monday, November 11, 2019 1:33:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "This is a historic decision. For such a long time this issue was pending. Now we should look ahead and see how we want to take the country forward,"

business-standard Sunday, November 10, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "He was my KKR team-mate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa was. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us see,"

dnaindia Sunday, November 3, 2019 7:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir asserted ( about Shakib Al Hasan ) : "A franchise owner is a businessman who is looking for a return on his investment. Forget about the return, I can tell you with some confidence that even his investment is not secure," "So what does he do? Either he makes an exit feeling cheated. Or, as the grapevine says, he ends up bringing in an alleged 'bookie' into the ownership of his franchisee to raise some revenue albeit from corrupt practices. That is where we have incidents like the one we had with former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan,"

dnaindia Sunday, November 3, 2019 7:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Kolkata Knight ) : “One way or other, Bangladesh is already a wicket down and India are 40 without loss as that is what Shakib is worth. He was my Kolkata Knight Riders teammate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in, I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us see,”

india Sunday, November 3, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “I’d also like to congratulate Bangladesh for not making too much fuss about the pollution in the capital. These are not ideal conditions to venture outdoors, forget about playing competitive sport. So well done Tigers,”

india Sunday, November 3, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Shakib Al Hasan ) : “One way or other, Bangladesh are already a wicket down and India are 40 without loss as that is what Shakib is worth. He was my KKR team-mate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa was. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us seem,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arvind Kejriwal ) : "Delhi is choking and Arvind Kejriwal is busy doing press conferences. For Your information, Centre built Est Exp and Delhi has not deposited its share"

business-standard Friday, November 1, 2019 9:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control,"

aljazeera-en Friday, November 1, 2019 12:08:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control,"

news-yahoo Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:07:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,”

india Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi untill the pollution level come under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have challenged the CM to tell the people what he has done to control pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It (pollution) is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi. I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens," "Not only athletes, it's also for the common man of Delhi as well. A match is a very small thing, I think we can say whether we want to shift the match or not,"

news18 Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:02:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or if any other sports matches happen in Delhi. I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution level rather than if the cricket match happens,”

expressindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "I think we should still try and create as much awareness as we can and get the pollution levels down because it's still in a very poor category so I feel a lot of efforts need to be made,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,”

india Wednesday, October 30, 2019 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It [pollution levels] is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "You want to play in an environment which is suitable for everyone and players as well. If the pollution levels are really high then obviously you can think of having an alternate venue but for me, as I just maintained and what I have just said"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I think we should still try and create as much awareness as we can and get the pollution levels down because it's still in a very poor category so I feel a lot of efforts needs to be made,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Absolutely, serious steps should be taken. For me, the most important steps are not advertising on Twitter and not taking credit but what we do on the ground level as well. I don't remember what the Delhi government has done in the last four and a half years" "I feel the central government is very serious in getting the pollution level down and plus stubble burning needs to be curbed as well. So, I think the central government is doing the best what they can to curb the pollution levels, but I think and feel Delhi government still needs to pull up their socks,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, October 30, 2019 1:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "People of Delhi are in distress because of pollution but the Delhi government only brings out detailed advertisements on pollution control. It has done nothing to address pollution in the four and a half years they have been in power,"

business-standard Saturday, October 26, 2019 6:05:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “This is well & truly through the gap by @IamSanjuSamson!!! Congratulations on being picked in the T20 squad. Soft hands, nimble feet and hopefully a sane head…go Sanju grab ur moment, long overdue,”

india Friday, October 25, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Mohammed Yusuf ) : "Yousuf said the girl had undergone treatment at hospital in Noida and she required an open-heart surgery. So she desperately needed a visa because she needed to undergo the surgery as soon as possible,"

asianage Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I requested EAM and I am thankful that he has accepted the request and granted the visa. I am thankful to the PM and Home Minister too. Hopefully, she can get treated well,"

news-yahoo-in Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Sourav Ganguly ) : "Indian cricket has been scoring winners across the board. For starters, former India captain Sourav Ganguly being announced as the next BCCI president is a big leap taken by Indian cricket,"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Association ) : "The changes he has brought about at Cricket Association of Bengal is a clear indication that Dada is not merely a former cricketer who'd bring on-field changes," "His administrative skills will be tested but if I know Dada well, his ability of inclusive growth will hold him in good stead. But I just hope that Dada gets more than 10 months to perform otherwise it will be a wasted exercise"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded : "He'd need similar support now again from the BCCI bigwigs who know where the landmines are. Trust me, the world will be watching Indian cricket with even more interest from now on,"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always maintained one thing that I have problem with Pakistan govt, ISI & the terrorist outfits that are there in Pakistan, but if the 6-year-old girl can get treated in India, what better can happen," "I requested EAM & I am thankful that he has accepted the request and granted the visa. I am thankful to the PM & Home Minister too. Hopefully, she can get treated well"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 7:08:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “I don’t know how it happened and I am not keen on knowing it either. I am just glad that Indian cricket will be headed by someone who understands the eco-system. But I just hope that Dada gets more than 10 months to perform otherwise it will be a wasted exercise,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Association ) : “The changes he has brought about at Cricket Association of Bengal is a clear indication that Dada is not merely a former cricketer who’d bring on-field changes. His administrative skills will be tested but if I know Dada well, his ability of inclusive growth will hold him in good stead,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Making these angels smile is one of the biggest achievements of my life. Congratulations to GG Foundation! Proud to share that we will be taking care of 100 children of martyrs. Their fathers sacrificed their lives for our nation and now it's our turn to show how grateful we are!"

dnaindia Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:24:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “Virat has a mindset of winning test matches either at home or overseas!”

india Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “We talk about Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni, but what Virat has created, India has started winning overseas as well,”

india Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “If you are scared of losing, you will never win and probably that’s the biggest plus he has, he isn’t scared of losing,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 13, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “We talk about Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni, but what Virat has created, India has started winning overseas as well,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 13, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

business-standard Tuesday, October 8, 2019 12:37:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Though a pilot project, it is a historical step. I have earlier said that we have to find a solution to Ghazipur landfill" "It is Asia's biggest landfill. It will take time to get reduced. Hopefully, it can be a success. We will then make bigger plants,"

business-standard Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:33:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Though a pilot project, it is a historical step. I have earlier said that we have to find a solution to landfill" "It is Asia's biggest landfill. It will take time to get reduced. Hopefully, it can be a success. We will then make bigger plants,"

timesofindia Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Probably again this is a political move from Pakistan who actually cited Congress at UN (in its complaint),"

business-standard Monday, September 30, 2019 9:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Probably again this is a political move from Pakistan who actually cited Congress at UN (in its complaint),"

irishsun Monday, September 30, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Team ) : “Sportspeople are supposed to be role models. Of good behavior. Of Team spirit. Of ethics. Of strength of character. Recently in the UN, we also saw a former sportsperson speak up. As a role model for terrorists. @ImranKhanPTI should be excommunicated from sports community,”

india Monday, September 30, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “I feel that retirement is a very individual decision. Till the time you want to play you are allowed to play, but you do have to look at the future as well. I do not see Dhoni playing the next World Cup,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 30, 2019 3:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Not only (Virat) Kohli but also coach Ravi Shastri should talk to Pant. It is the duty of the team management to personally talk to the player who is not in form or if he is not perfect with his shot selection as it would help him improve and regain his touch. There is a need to give him freedom,”

india Saturday, September 28, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

dnaindia Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

newindianexpress Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:45:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

business-standard Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone's personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play"

ibtimes-in Saturday, September 28, 2019 8:51:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone’s personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : “It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone’s personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : “It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone's personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : "It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "There is too much attention that is being given to a new player. He is just 21, he has played for last two and a half years. He has got two hundreds in Test cricket. We should not be comparing him with anyone, the team management should be backing him in the right way. He is still young and he has got a long future ahead," "Team management should talk to Pant. Not just Kohli, Ravi Shastri should also speak to him. Pant should be given freedom, if you curb him, he won't play to his potential. You have to accept that Pant will not always get his shot selection right. On his day, he can win you a game,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundreds in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He is the number one Test bowler in the world. India will miss him, South Africa is no pushover. It gives an opportunity to Ishant Sharma or Mohammad Shami to play all three Test matches. Not having Bumrah will obviously have an impact on the team,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "There is too much attention that is being given to a new player. He is just 21, he has played for last two and a half years. He has got two hundreds in Test cricket. We should not be comparing him with anyone, the team management should be backing him in the right way. He is still young and he has got a long future ahead," "Team management should talk to Pant. Not just Kohli, Ravi Shastri should also speak to him. Pant should be given freedom, if you curb him, he won't play to his potential. You have to accept that Pant will not always get his shot selection right. On his day, he can win you a game,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundreds in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He is the number one Test bowler in the world. India will miss him, South Africa is no pushover. It gives an opportunity to Ishant Sharma or Mohammad Shami to play all three Test matches. Not having Bumrah will obviously have an impact on the team,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "Personally, I have always backed Sanju Samson ahead of Rishabh for wicketkeeper-batsman's role but it is disappointing to see the team-management using words like 'from fearless to careless', 'rap on Rishbah's knuckles' and 'need for a backup of Rishabh',"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Someone needs to put an arm around his shoulder and tell him that he is wanted in the team,"

dnaindia Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:41:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I don’t know what that means. What I do know is that the boy is now playing for survival rather than scoring runs. From the outside it seems that his mindset is all over the place. Someone needs to put an arm around his shoulder and tell him that he is wanted in the team,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “I expect India to boss around in the final T20 as well. I hope there is a balance of support in the pitch in Bengaluru. Too much tilt in favour of batsmen is never a good spectacle”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise when you do not have other players supporting you,"

ibtimes-in Friday, September 20, 2019 12:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, when I missed the 50-over World Cup, that was the lowest moment in my cricketing career. I had given up on cricket. Before that, I had missed both U-14 and U-19 World Cups. In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 11:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Still a long way to go for him (Kohli). Kohli was very good in the last World Cup (in England) but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had M.S. Dhoni for a long time,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Shane Warne ) : “I wished I could have faced Shane Warne in international cricket. I only played against him in Indian Premier League (IPL) and I did not find it that difficult,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, I thought I was the closest to playing the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had almost given up on cricket,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Then I was chosen in World T20 in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket. Then I was chosen in Twenty-20 World Cup in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

india Friday, September 20, 2019 7:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I think KL Rahul has been given a longer run. It is time for Rohit Sharma to open the batting in Test cricket. If you pick him in the squad, he has to be a part of the playing XI. If he does not fit your playing XI, no point in picking him in the squad of 15 or 16. He is too good a player to be sitting on the bench,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, when I missed the 50-over World Cup, that was the lowest moment in my cricketing career. I had given up on cricket. Before that, I had missed both U-14 and U-19 World Cups. In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket,” “Then I was chosen in Twenty-20 World Cup in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Shane Warne ) : “I wished I could have faced Shane Warne in international cricket. I only played against him in Indian Premier League (IPL) and I did not find it that difficult,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I did not expect the Padma Shri award. I never worked to achieve many awards and rewards. I only wanted to come back to my room happy. But then Arjuna award was a surprise and so was Padma Shri. The award is a great honour, and it makes one more responsible,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In Delhi, you do not get help from many people, the association and selection committee also does not help that much, so people understand that one must work hard in order to stand out among the crowd. Facilities, infrastructure are not that great so budding cricketers understand they need to fight hard to get into the national team,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Narendra Modi ) : "I am joining this party (BJP) after getting influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. I am honoured to get the opportunity. I will work to take this country forward and make it a better place to live in,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Rishabh Pant is always exciting but he has to watch his back as my favourite Sanju Samson is throwing some serious challenges at him,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Dharamshala is not a very big arena. And being at the higher altitude, the science guys tell me that the ball travels faster because the air is thin. All this means there will be plenty of boundaries if the pitch is good for batting,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Manish Pandey ) : “It is another opportunity for young Indian batsmen to cement their place in the side. Manish Pandey looks much younger than his age of 29. Shreyas Iyer explained enough in the West Indies that he is a great deal more than the ‘South Bombay’ swag. KL Rahul is a force in white-ball format,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded : “It is an exciting series as there are a lot of individual battles going on considering the T20 World Cup next year,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "I'm very happy that my coach, the man who moulded me to become the person I am today & who I dedicate all my achievements too, Shri Sanjay Bharadwaj ji, has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award. It's been a privilege to have learnt so much from you. Congratulations sir,"

business-standard Friday, August 30, 2019 10:24:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “It is a no-brainer that Test cricket must jazz itself up to survive the onslaught of T20s and alternate entertainment options. I am a die-hard traditionalist, but Test cricket needs to appeal to the millennials. The core issues need to be addressed,”

HindustanTimes Friday, August 30, 2019 3:27:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "I'm very happy that my coach, the man who moulded me to become the person I am today & who I dedicate all my achievements too, Shri Sanjay Bharadwaj ji, has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award. It's been a privilege to have learnt so much from you. Congratulations sir,"

business-standard Friday, August 30, 2019 1:26:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : "I am not at all surprised (with Rahane's performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team's point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn't get better than that,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "When someone (Pant) is averaging 48 (45.43 actually) with the bat and scored a hundred each in England and Australia, he deserves to be playing Test cricket. Saha needs to wait for his opportunity as Pant has grabbed his opportunity with both hands,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Some people are immature in their life, they remain at the same level in which they were playing cricket. Their maturity too remains undeveloped,"

newindianexpress Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "I don't think I need to say anything about him. If he wants to politicise everything, why don't he joins politics but politics too need mature people, which he lacks,"

newindianexpress Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I am not at all surprised (with Rahane’s performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team’s point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn’t get better than that,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “When someone (Pant) is averaging 48 (45.43 actually) with the bat and scored a hundred each in England and Australia, he deserves to be playing Test cricket. Saha needs to wait for his opportunity as Pant has grabbed his opportunity with both hands,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I am not at all surprised (with Rahane’s performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team’s point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn’t get better than that,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir replied ( about Shahid Afridi ) : “Guys, in this picture Shahid Afridi is asking Shahid Afridi that what should Shahid Afridi do next to embarrass Shahid Afridi so that’s it’s proven beyond all doubts that Shahid Afridi has refused to mature!!! Am ordering online kindergarten tutorials for help”

expressindia Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:30:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

india Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:29:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I am very happy because he deserves this. He gave Delhi a world-class stadium with world-class facilities. It (renaming of stadium) is a good thing but it would have been much better if it was renamed when he was alive. It would have been a perfect gift for him,"

business-standard Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I am very happy because he deserves this. He gave Delhi a world-class stadium with world-class facilities. It (renaming of stadium) is a good thing but it would have been much better if it was renamed when he was alive. It would have been a perfect gift for him,"

dnaindia Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename 'Yamuna Sports Complex' as 'Arun Jaitley Sports Complex',"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, August 27, 2019 3:27:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

india Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "I am writing this letter to propose to your good self to rename Yamuna Sports Complex situated in my Lok Sabha constituency of East Delhi in the name of eminent lawyer, our great leader, and former finance minister, late Arun Jaitley ji ,"

firstpost Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:37:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

HindustanTimes Monday, August 26, 2019 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir : "Purpose fuels passion. Congratulations to the newly crowned World Champion #PVSindhu. Time and again, you've made us Indians proud! Mohammad Shami: "

business-standard Monday, August 26, 2019 2:07:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “A father teaches u to speak but a father figure teaches u to talk. A father teaches u to walk but a father figure teaches u to march on. A father gives u a name but a father figure gives u an identity. A part of me is gone with my Father Figure Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. RIP Sir,”

Hindu Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “A father teaches u to speak but a father figure teaches u to talk. A father teaches u to walk but a father figure teaches u to march on. A father gives u a name but a father figure gives u an identity. A part of me is gone with my Father Figure Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. RIP Sir,”

india Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:24:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "India have pocketed the T20I series against the West Indies and are favourites to do the same in ODIs and Test matches too. It is not their fault if West Indies don't get their act together,"

dnaindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 7:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "India have a little bit of a headache in trying to give everyone a game. Shreyas Iyer was scheduled to bat at number four in the previous game which got rained off. He will get another chance in Trinidad. I have spent time with him in the Delhi Capitals' dressing room. He has the setup and the works to succeed at this level,"

news18 Sunday, August 11, 2019 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Yes, India have more than a decent pace attack but if the hosts are to have any chance at all, it is on good fast wickets. Right now they are dishing out batting pitches, which is exactly what India want,”

india Sunday, August 11, 2019 1:28:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “India have pocketed the T20I series against the West Indies and are favourites to do the same in ODIs and Test matches. It is not their fault if West Indies don’t get their act together. If I put myself in the WI camp, the first thing I would do is to make fast, bouncy wickets for all three formats,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, August 11, 2019 11:05:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “He needs to carry this batting form into Test cricket. I’d go on to say that if someone like a Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar mentors him for a few months, we may get a completely polished, Test-ready batsman,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “If things start rolling for Rohit just imagine India’s Test line up with Pujara at number three, Virat at 4 and Rohit at number 5,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Sushma Swaraj ) : “I’m beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Sushma Swaraj A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politicians of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for India,”

thehindu Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Sushma Swaraj ) : "I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Sushma Swaraj A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politicians of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for India,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Shahid Afridi ) : "Afridi is spot on guys. There is 'unprovoked aggression', there are 'crimes against humanity'. He should be lauded for bringing this up. Only thing is he forgot to mention that all this is happening in 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir'. Don't worry, will sort it out son!"

ibtimes-in Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Dhoni's decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a times that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, July 27, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, July 27, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Dhoni’s decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a time that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,” “This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,”

dnaindia Friday, July 26, 2019 10:05:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Today, MS Dhoni has shown the entire country how serious he’s for the uniform. I’m sure the step he has taken to go to Kashmir and serve the Army, do patrolling, it is a historic step which will motivate the youth and he can become a huge role model, ”

expressindia Friday, July 26, 2019 5:16:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Dhoni’s decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a times that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 26, 2019 3:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 26, 2019 3:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “During my whole life, I have believed in the never say die attitude and I see the same in the U.P. Yoddha team which made me join the setup as the brand ambassador. I believe they know how to get up and fight back when the chips are down. I am hopeful that the team will go a step further this season,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:53:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "Proud to be the brand Ambassador of UP Yoddha,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "During my whole life I have believed in the never-say-die attitude and I see the same in the UP Yoddha team which made me join the setup as the brand ambassador. "

business-standard Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I always looked up at the moon as a child, wondering what secrets it's hiding. The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 will shed some light on these secrets, & motivate the next gen to help India's space exploration programme. I congratulate everyone at @ISRO for this success,"

business-standard Monday, July 22, 2019 4:15:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "If you see the statistics, then he (Dhoni) is the best captain. But that doesn't mean that other captains have done badly. Sourav Ganguly has done good captaincy; we have won outside under him. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, we have won ODI series in South Africa and Test series in Australia,"

business-standard Friday, July 19, 2019 11:50:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "India now have a chance to give opportunities to youngsters. Be it Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan or any other wicketkeeper, whoever is believed to have the potential should be made the wicket-keeper. Give him chances for one and half-years and if he doesn't perform, then others should be tried out as well. Then one would get to know who the keeper for the next World Cup is,"

ibtimes-in Friday, July 19, 2019 11:00:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It's important to look into the future. And when Dhoni was the skipper, he invested in the future. I remember Dhoni saying in Australia that me, Sachin and Sehwag can't play the CB series together as the grounds were big,"

timesofindia Friday, July 19, 2019 9:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "If you see the statistics, then he (Dhoni) is the best captain. But that doesn't mean that other captains have done badly. Sourav Ganguly has done good captaincy; we have won outside under him. Under Virat Kohli 's captaincy, we have won ODI series in South Africa and Test series in Australia,"

timesofindia Friday, July 19, 2019 9:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “India now have a chance to give opportunities to youngsters. Be it Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan or any other wicketkeeper, whoever is believed to have the potential should be made the wicket-keeper. Give him chances for one and half-years and if he doesn’t perform, then others should be tried out as well. Then one would get to know who the keeper for the next World Cup is,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 19, 2019 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final (sic),”

HindustanTimes Monday, July 15, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,”

Hindu Monday, July 15, 2019 2:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 15, 2019 12:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC”

cyprus-mail Monday, July 15, 2019 10:51:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final , is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC . Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo,"

Stuff Sunday, July 14, 2019 11:25:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I don't see him as a shrewd captain. I don't see him as a tactful captain (tactician). And he hasn't won the IPL. So ultimately, a captain is only as good as his record,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He has been a part of RCB, and captaining RCB for the last seven to eight years, and he has been very lucky and should be thanking the franchise that they stuck with him. Because not many captains have got such a long rope where they haven't won a tournament,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "The selectors have been a complete disappointment this World Cup,"

dnaindia Thursday, July 4, 2019 3:05:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100s and ten 50s, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100's and ten 50's, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100's and ten 50's, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

firstpost Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

firstpost Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Ambati Rayudu ) : “According to me, the selectors have been a complete disappointment this World Cup. Rayudu’s retirement decision is because of them and their decision-making skills are to be blamed for this,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu’s place would have felt equally bad,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100’s and ten 50’s, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 8:44:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 8:44:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

irishsun Friday, June 21, 2019 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

asianage Friday, June 21, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

irishsun Friday, June 21, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

india Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:55:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Best wishes to Rishabh Pant. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

india Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded ( about William Hussey ) : “The ICC needs to look into this because this is a global tournament, for an event of such stature, it is highly disappointing for the spectators and viewers to keep waiting for hours”

news-yahoo-in Friday, June 14, 2019 1:19:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir stated ( about William Hussey ) : "The ICC can do a lot better. The rains have stopped since the past 2-3 hours despite which the match hasn't started,"

firstpost Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Yuvraj Singh ) : “Congratulations Prince Yuvraj Singh on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white-ball cricketer India had. BCCI should retire the Number 12 jersey in tribute to your career. Wish I could bat like you champion”

news-yahoo-in Monday, June 10, 2019 5:37:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “ICC ought to look into the matter that we should not have 300-400 run total. ICC’s job is to provide pitches for bowlers as well and not make the condition suitable for batters only. The entire logo issue is being given too much importance,”

india Saturday, June 8, 2019 5:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “ICC ought to look into the matter that we should not have 300-400 run total. ICC work is to provide pitches for bowlers as well and not make every condition suitable for batters only. The entire logo issue is being unnecessarily given importance,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "While I am all for a talk-based solution to Kashmir problem but for Mehbooba Mufti to term Amit Shah's process as 'brute' is 'ridiculously naive'. History has been witness to our patience and endurance. But if oppression ensures security for my people, then so be it"

asianage Tuesday, June 4, 2019 2:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : "In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes 'O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song 'Arziyan' in Delhi 6 (sic),"

firstpost Tuesday, May 28, 2019 9:13:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : "In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes 'O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song 'Arziyan' in Delhi 6 (sic),"

news-yahoo-in Tuesday, May 28, 2019 8:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : “In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘Arziyan’ in Delhi 6 (sic),”

financialexpress Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘ओ पालन हारे, निर्गुण और न्यारे’ & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘अर्ज़ियाँ’ in Delhi 6,”

thehindu Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:55:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘ओ पालन हारे, निर्गुण और न्यारे’ & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘अर्ज़ियाँ’ in Delhi 6,”

Hindu Monday, May 27, 2019 11:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : “In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘Arziyan’ in Delhi 6 (sic),”

financialexpress Monday, May 27, 2019 8:59:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Javed Akhtar ) : "We are a secular nation where Javed Akhtar writes ' o palan hare, nirgun aur nyare ' and Rakeysh On Mehra gave us the song ' arziyaan ' in Delhi 6,"

outlookindia Monday, May 27, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "We can’t play with the sentiments of our country. Two points are not important than the lives of our soldiers but for this, the entire country needs to be on the same page. We should have the courage to lose points even it’s the first match or the finals. Even if we boycott playing the World Cup final against Pakistan, the country must stand together, there can’t be a difference of opinions,"

dnaindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Chief Minister ) : “The Chief Minister should know that elections will come and go. If you lose your conscience and integrity to win elections, you lose everything. If you can falsely accuse someone of such heinous charges to win a seat, then I have nothing to say to you,” “Accusing me of other things and asking for my nomination to be cancelled was understandable, but when you accuse me of this, I will say that elections will come and go but you should not lose your conscience,”

expressindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Despite the Opposition resorting to dirty politics, I told all my workers that we will fight with honesty and clean politics. Negative politics doesn't work now, people vote for development. Now the real challenge starts and i want to take this opportunity to make my east Delhi constituency the best,"

timesofindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “We can’t play with the sentiments of our country. Two points are not important than the lives of our soldiers but for this, the entire country needs to be on the same page. India should forfeit the game even it is the final. Even if we boycott playing the World Cup final against Pakistan, the country must stand together, there can’t be a difference of opinions,”

thedailystarBD Saturday, May 25, 2019 6:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Despite the Opposition resorting to dirty politics, I told all my workers that we will fight with honesty and clean Negative politics doesn't work now, people vote for development. Now the real challenge starts and i want to take this opportunity to make my east Delhi constituency the best,"

business-standard Saturday, May 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Chief Minister should know that elections will come and go. The day you lose your conscience and integrity is the day when you lose everything. If you can falsely accuse someone of such heinous charges just to win one seat then I have nothing to say to you,"

asianage Saturday, May 25, 2019 3:20:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, November 11, 2019 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Monday, November 11, 2019 7:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It's unfair for the people because they have given the mandate to the alliance, now what Shiv Sena is doing, you can't have the mandate by having just 56 seats. Probably now they are thinking to take the support from their biggest critics and it will be the last nail in the coffin of the Shiv Sena, hopefully BJP will emerged stronger in Maharashtra. It is about being desperate to achieve power and that is what Shiv Sena is doing,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, November 11, 2019 4:59:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

business-standard Monday, November 11, 2019 2:39:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Hopefully, BJP will emerge even stronger in Maharashtra. Fadnavis has done a fabulous job in the last five years and the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Now, they (Shiv Sena) is trying to achieve power by hook or crook,"

outlookindia Monday, November 11, 2019 1:33:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "This is a historic decision. For such a long time this issue was pending. Now we should look ahead and see how we want to take the country forward,"

business-standard Sunday, November 10, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "He was my KKR team-mate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa was. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us see,"

dnaindia Sunday, November 3, 2019 7:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir asserted ( about Shakib Al Hasan ) : "A franchise owner is a businessman who is looking for a return on his investment. Forget about the return, I can tell you with some confidence that even his investment is not secure," "So what does he do? Either he makes an exit feeling cheated. Or, as the grapevine says, he ends up bringing in an alleged 'bookie' into the ownership of his franchisee to raise some revenue albeit from corrupt practices. That is where we have incidents like the one we had with former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan,"

dnaindia Sunday, November 3, 2019 7:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Kolkata Knight ) : “One way or other, Bangladesh is already a wicket down and India are 40 without loss as that is what Shakib is worth. He was my Kolkata Knight Riders teammate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in, I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us see,”

india Sunday, November 3, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “I’d also like to congratulate Bangladesh for not making too much fuss about the pollution in the capital. These are not ideal conditions to venture outdoors, forget about playing competitive sport. So well done Tigers,”

india Sunday, November 3, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Shakib Al Hasan ) : “One way or other, Bangladesh are already a wicket down and India are 40 without loss as that is what Shakib is worth. He was my KKR team-mate and I know what he can do on his day. Before this news came in I was quite certain that this will be a much closer series than the last one against South Africa was. Cricket is a funny game and this incident could end up galvanising the visiting team. Let us seem,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arvind Kejriwal ) : "Delhi is choking and Arvind Kejriwal is busy doing press conferences. For Your information, Centre built Est Exp and Delhi has not deposited its share"

business-standard Friday, November 1, 2019 9:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control,"

aljazeera-en Friday, November 1, 2019 12:08:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control,"

news-yahoo Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:07:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,”

india Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi until the pollution level comes under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi. I do not think any match should happen here in Delhi untill the pollution level come under control. The biggest issue that is bothering the Delhites is about pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have challenged the CM to tell the people what he has done to control pollution,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

business-standard Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It (pollution) is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi. I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens," "Not only athletes, it's also for the common man of Delhi as well. A match is a very small thing, I think we can say whether we want to shift the match or not,"

news18 Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:02:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or if any other sports matches happen in Delhi. I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution level rather than if the cricket match happens,”

expressindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "I think we should still try and create as much awareness as we can and get the pollution levels down because it's still in a very poor category so I feel a lot of efforts need to be made,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,”

india Wednesday, October 30, 2019 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "It [pollution levels] is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "You want to play in an environment which is suitable for everyone and players as well. If the pollution levels are really high then obviously you can think of having an alternate venue but for me, as I just maintained and what I have just said"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I think we should still try and create as much awareness as we can and get the pollution levels down because it's still in a very poor category so I feel a lot of efforts needs to be made,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Absolutely, serious steps should be taken. For me, the most important steps are not advertising on Twitter and not taking credit but what we do on the ground level as well. I don't remember what the Delhi government has done in the last four and a half years" "I feel the central government is very serious in getting the pollution level down and plus stubble burning needs to be curbed as well. So, I think the central government is doing the best what they can to curb the pollution levels, but I think and feel Delhi government still needs to pull up their socks,"

timesofindia Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “It is a far serious issue than having a game of cricket or any other sports matches happens in Delhi. For us I think people living in Delhi should be more concerned about the pollution levels rather than the cricket match that happens,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, October 30, 2019 1:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "People of Delhi are in distress because of pollution but the Delhi government only brings out detailed advertisements on pollution control. It has done nothing to address pollution in the four and a half years they have been in power,"

business-standard Saturday, October 26, 2019 6:05:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “This is well & truly through the gap by @IamSanjuSamson!!! Congratulations on being picked in the T20 squad. Soft hands, nimble feet and hopefully a sane head…go Sanju grab ur moment, long overdue,”

india Friday, October 25, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Mohammed Yusuf ) : "Yousuf said the girl had undergone treatment at hospital in Noida and she required an open-heart surgery. So she desperately needed a visa because she needed to undergo the surgery as soon as possible,"

asianage Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:48:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I requested EAM and I am thankful that he has accepted the request and granted the visa. I am thankful to the PM and Home Minister too. Hopefully, she can get treated well,"

news-yahoo-in Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Sourav Ganguly ) : "Indian cricket has been scoring winners across the board. For starters, former India captain Sourav Ganguly being announced as the next BCCI president is a big leap taken by Indian cricket,"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Association ) : "The changes he has brought about at Cricket Association of Bengal is a clear indication that Dada is not merely a former cricketer who'd bring on-field changes," "His administrative skills will be tested but if I know Dada well, his ability of inclusive growth will hold him in good stead. But I just hope that Dada gets more than 10 months to perform otherwise it will be a wasted exercise"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded : "He'd need similar support now again from the BCCI bigwigs who know where the landmines are. Trust me, the world will be watching Indian cricket with even more interest from now on,"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always maintained one thing that I have problem with Pakistan govt, ISI & the terrorist outfits that are there in Pakistan, but if the 6-year-old girl can get treated in India, what better can happen," "I requested EAM & I am thankful that he has accepted the request and granted the visa. I am thankful to the PM & Home Minister too. Hopefully, she can get treated well"

dnaindia Saturday, October 19, 2019 7:08:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “I don’t know how it happened and I am not keen on knowing it either. I am just glad that Indian cricket will be headed by someone who understands the eco-system. But I just hope that Dada gets more than 10 months to perform otherwise it will be a wasted exercise,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Association ) : “The changes he has brought about at Cricket Association of Bengal is a clear indication that Dada is not merely a former cricketer who’d bring on-field changes. His administrative skills will be tested but if I know Dada well, his ability of inclusive growth will hold him in good stead,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Making these angels smile is one of the biggest achievements of my life. Congratulations to GG Foundation! Proud to share that we will be taking care of 100 children of martyrs. Their fathers sacrificed their lives for our nation and now it's our turn to show how grateful we are!"

dnaindia Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:24:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “Virat has a mindset of winning test matches either at home or overseas!”

india Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “We talk about Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni, but what Virat has created, India has started winning overseas as well,”

india Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “If you are scared of losing, you will never win and probably that’s the biggest plus he has, he isn’t scared of losing,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 13, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “We talk about Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni, but what Virat has created, India has started winning overseas as well,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 13, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

business-standard Tuesday, October 8, 2019 12:37:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Though a pilot project, it is a historical step. I have earlier said that we have to find a solution to Ghazipur landfill" "It is Asia's biggest landfill. It will take time to get reduced. Hopefully, it can be a success. We will then make bigger plants,"

business-standard Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:33:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Though a pilot project, it is a historical step. I have earlier said that we have to find a solution to landfill" "It is Asia's biggest landfill. It will take time to get reduced. Hopefully, it can be a success. We will then make bigger plants,"

timesofindia Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Probably again this is a political move from Pakistan who actually cited Congress at UN (in its complaint),"

business-standard Monday, September 30, 2019 9:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "Probably again this is a political move from Pakistan who actually cited Congress at UN (in its complaint),"

irishsun Monday, September 30, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Team ) : “Sportspeople are supposed to be role models. Of good behavior. Of Team spirit. Of ethics. Of strength of character. Recently in the UN, we also saw a former sportsperson speak up. As a role model for terrorists. @ImranKhanPTI should be excommunicated from sports community,”

india Monday, September 30, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “I feel that retirement is a very individual decision. Till the time you want to play you are allowed to play, but you do have to look at the future as well. I do not see Dhoni playing the next World Cup,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 30, 2019 3:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Not only (Virat) Kohli but also coach Ravi Shastri should talk to Pant. It is the duty of the team management to personally talk to the player who is not in form or if he is not perfect with his shot selection as it would help him improve and regain his touch. There is a need to give him freedom,”

india Saturday, September 28, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

dnaindia Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

newindianexpress Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:45:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundred in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

business-standard Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone's personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play"

ibtimes-in Saturday, September 28, 2019 8:51:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone’s personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : “It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach”

financialexpress Friday, September 27, 2019 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone’s personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : “It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach”

expressindia Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:19:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I feel if you focus solely on a young player, who has been in the international arena for just around a year, he will feel the pressure,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I have always said that the decision to retire is anyone's personal call. I feel the selectors should talk to Dhoni and ask him about his plans because if you play for India, you cannot select the series you want to play,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Rahul Dravid ) : "It is a tough question. Nothing could be better for the country and the youngsters if Dravid is the NCA coach"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "There is too much attention that is being given to a new player. He is just 21, he has played for last two and a half years. He has got two hundreds in Test cricket. We should not be comparing him with anyone, the team management should be backing him in the right way. He is still young and he has got a long future ahead," "Team management should talk to Pant. Not just Kohli, Ravi Shastri should also speak to him. Pant should be given freedom, if you curb him, he won't play to his potential. You have to accept that Pant will not always get his shot selection right. On his day, he can win you a game,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundreds in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He is the number one Test bowler in the world. India will miss him, South Africa is no pushover. It gives an opportunity to Ishant Sharma or Mohammad Shami to play all three Test matches. Not having Bumrah will obviously have an impact on the team,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,"

business-standard Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I have always maintained this one thing. Retirement is an individual call, I think for me selectors should talk to him and ask him about his future plan. Ultimately for me, playing for India, you should not be picking and choosing series,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "There is too much attention that is being given to a new player. He is just 21, he has played for last two and a half years. He has got two hundreds in Test cricket. We should not be comparing him with anyone, the team management should be backing him in the right way. He is still young and he has got a long future ahead," "Team management should talk to Pant. Not just Kohli, Ravi Shastri should also speak to him. Pant should be given freedom, if you curb him, he won't play to his potential. You have to accept that Pant will not always get his shot selection right. On his day, he can win you a game,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "If a player scores 5 hundreds in the World Cup, then he should be given a chance in the Test format. If he is in the Test team, then he must play. A player like should him not warm the bench,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He is the number one Test bowler in the world. India will miss him, South Africa is no pushover. It gives an opportunity to Ishant Sharma or Mohammad Shami to play all three Test matches. Not having Bumrah will obviously have an impact on the team,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,"

irishsun Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "Personally, I have always backed Sanju Samson ahead of Rishabh for wicketkeeper-batsman's role but it is disappointing to see the team-management using words like 'from fearless to careless', 'rap on Rishbah's knuckles' and 'need for a backup of Rishabh',"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Someone needs to put an arm around his shoulder and tell him that he is wanted in the team,"

dnaindia Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:41:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I don’t know what that means. What I do know is that the boy is now playing for survival rather than scoring runs. From the outside it seems that his mindset is all over the place. Someone needs to put an arm around his shoulder and tell him that he is wanted in the team,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “I expect India to boss around in the final T20 as well. I hope there is a balance of support in the pitch in Bengaluru. Too much tilt in favour of batsmen is never a good spectacle”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise when you do not have other players supporting you,"

ibtimes-in Friday, September 20, 2019 12:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, when I missed the 50-over World Cup, that was the lowest moment in my cricketing career. I had given up on cricket. Before that, I had missed both U-14 and U-19 World Cups. In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 11:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Still a long way to go for him (Kohli). Kohli was very good in the last World Cup (in England) but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had M.S. Dhoni for a long time,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Shane Warne ) : “I wished I could have faced Shane Warne in international cricket. I only played against him in Indian Premier League (IPL) and I did not find it that difficult,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, I thought I was the closest to playing the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had almost given up on cricket,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Then I was chosen in World T20 in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

Hindu Friday, September 20, 2019 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket. Then I was chosen in Twenty-20 World Cup in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

india Friday, September 20, 2019 7:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Still a long way to go for him. Kohli was very good in the last World Cup but he has a long way to go. He captains so well in international cricket because he has got Rohit Sharma, he had MS Dhoni for a long time. Captaincy credentials are noticed when you are leading a franchise, when you do not have other players supporting you,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I think KL Rahul has been given a longer run. It is time for Rohit Sharma to open the batting in Test cricket. If you pick him in the squad, he has to be a part of the playing XI. If he does not fit your playing XI, no point in picking him in the squad of 15 or 16. He is too good a player to be sitting on the bench,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In 2007, when I missed the 50-over World Cup, that was the lowest moment in my cricketing career. I had given up on cricket. Before that, I had missed both U-14 and U-19 World Cups. In 2007 I thought I was the closest to play the World Cup, but when they did not include me in the squad, I had given up on cricket,” “Then I was chosen in Twenty-20 World Cup in 2007 and I got dismissed for a duck in the first match against Pakistan. But as fate has it, I finished as the leading run-scorer in the World Cup and we ended up winning the tournament so one should never give up,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Shane Warne ) : “I wished I could have faced Shane Warne in international cricket. I only played against him in Indian Premier League (IPL) and I did not find it that difficult,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “I did not expect the Padma Shri award. I never worked to achieve many awards and rewards. I only wanted to come back to my room happy. But then Arjuna award was a surprise and so was Padma Shri. The award is a great honour, and it makes one more responsible,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “In Delhi, you do not get help from many people, the association and selection committee also does not help that much, so people understand that one must work hard in order to stand out among the crowd. Facilities, infrastructure are not that great so budding cricketers understand they need to fight hard to get into the national team,”

HindustanTimes Friday, September 20, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Narendra Modi ) : "I am joining this party (BJP) after getting influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. I am honoured to get the opportunity. I will work to take this country forward and make it a better place to live in,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Rishabh Pant is always exciting but he has to watch his back as my favourite Sanju Samson is throwing some serious challenges at him,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Dharamshala is not a very big arena. And being at the higher altitude, the science guys tell me that the ball travels faster because the air is thin. All this means there will be plenty of boundaries if the pitch is good for batting,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Manish Pandey ) : “It is another opportunity for young Indian batsmen to cement their place in the side. Manish Pandey looks much younger than his age of 29. Shreyas Iyer explained enough in the West Indies that he is a great deal more than the ‘South Bombay’ swag. KL Rahul is a force in white-ball format,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded : “It is an exciting series as there are a lot of individual battles going on considering the T20 World Cup next year,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "I'm very happy that my coach, the man who moulded me to become the person I am today & who I dedicate all my achievements too, Shri Sanjay Bharadwaj ji, has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award. It's been a privilege to have learnt so much from you. Congratulations sir,"

business-standard Friday, August 30, 2019 10:24:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “It is a no-brainer that Test cricket must jazz itself up to survive the onslaught of T20s and alternate entertainment options. I am a die-hard traditionalist, but Test cricket needs to appeal to the millennials. The core issues need to be addressed,”

HindustanTimes Friday, August 30, 2019 3:27:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "I'm very happy that my coach, the man who moulded me to become the person I am today & who I dedicate all my achievements too, Shri Sanjay Bharadwaj ji, has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award. It's been a privilege to have learnt so much from you. Congratulations sir,"

business-standard Friday, August 30, 2019 1:26:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : "I am not at all surprised (with Rahane's performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team's point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn't get better than that,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "When someone (Pant) is averaging 48 (45.43 actually) with the bat and scored a hundred each in England and Australia, he deserves to be playing Test cricket. Saha needs to wait for his opportunity as Pant has grabbed his opportunity with both hands,"

news18 Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Some people are immature in their life, they remain at the same level in which they were playing cricket. Their maturity too remains undeveloped,"

newindianexpress Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "I don't think I need to say anything about him. If he wants to politicise everything, why don't he joins politics but politics too need mature people, which he lacks,"

newindianexpress Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I am not at all surprised (with Rahane’s performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team’s point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn’t get better than that,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “When someone (Pant) is averaging 48 (45.43 actually) with the bat and scored a hundred each in England and Australia, he deserves to be playing Test cricket. Saha needs to wait for his opportunity as Pant has grabbed his opportunity with both hands,”

Hindu Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “He (Rohit) has got to wait for his opportunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets that opportunity, he needs to perform,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Ajinkya Rahane ) : “I am not at all surprised (with Rahane’s performance) but it was a much needed performance, both from individual and team’s point of view. And when it comes in a winning cause, it doesn’t get better than that,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:29:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir replied ( about Shahid Afridi ) : “Guys, in this picture Shahid Afridi is asking Shahid Afridi that what should Shahid Afridi do next to embarrass Shahid Afridi so that’s it’s proven beyond all doubts that Shahid Afridi has refused to mature!!! Am ordering online kindergarten tutorials for help”

expressindia Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:30:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

india Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:29:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I am very happy because he deserves this. He gave Delhi a world-class stadium with world-class facilities. It (renaming of stadium) is a good thing but it would have been much better if it was renamed when he was alive. It would have been a perfect gift for him,"

business-standard Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I am very happy because he deserves this. He gave Delhi a world-class stadium with world-class facilities. It (renaming of stadium) is a good thing but it would have been much better if it was renamed when he was alive. It would have been a perfect gift for him,"

dnaindia Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename 'Yamuna Sports Complex' as 'Arun Jaitley Sports Complex',"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, August 27, 2019 3:27:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

india Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2:56:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "I am writing this letter to propose to your good self to rename Yamuna Sports Complex situated in my Lok Sabha constituency of East Delhi in the name of eminent lawyer, our great leader, and former finance minister, late Arun Jaitley ji ,"

firstpost Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:37:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : “May he remain in our hearts forever. As a mark of respect to our beloved leader, I hereby propose to rename ‘Yamuna Sports Complex’ as ‘Arun Jaitley Sports Complex,”

HindustanTimes Monday, August 26, 2019 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir : "Purpose fuels passion. Congratulations to the newly crowned World Champion #PVSindhu. Time and again, you've made us Indians proud! Mohammad Shami: "

business-standard Monday, August 26, 2019 2:07:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “A father teaches u to speak but a father figure teaches u to talk. A father teaches u to walk but a father figure teaches u to march on. A father gives u a name but a father figure gives u an identity. A part of me is gone with my Father Figure Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. RIP Sir,”

Hindu Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:32:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “A father teaches u to speak but a father figure teaches u to talk. A father teaches u to walk but a father figure teaches u to march on. A father gives u a name but a father figure gives u an identity. A part of me is gone with my Father Figure Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. RIP Sir,”

india Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "AAP and Congress are not the main challenges for BJP. The challenge is to fulfil the promises made by the party and PM Modi,"

expressindia Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:24:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "India have pocketed the T20I series against the West Indies and are favourites to do the same in ODIs and Test matches too. It is not their fault if West Indies don't get their act together,"

dnaindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 7:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "India have a little bit of a headache in trying to give everyone a game. Shreyas Iyer was scheduled to bat at number four in the previous game which got rained off. He will get another chance in Trinidad. I have spent time with him in the Delhi Capitals' dressing room. He has the setup and the works to succeed at this level,"

news18 Sunday, August 11, 2019 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Yes, India have more than a decent pace attack but if the hosts are to have any chance at all, it is on good fast wickets. Right now they are dishing out batting pitches, which is exactly what India want,”

india Sunday, August 11, 2019 1:28:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “India have pocketed the T20I series against the West Indies and are favourites to do the same in ODIs and Test matches. It is not their fault if West Indies don’t get their act together. If I put myself in the WI camp, the first thing I would do is to make fast, bouncy wickets for all three formats,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, August 11, 2019 11:05:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “He needs to carry this batting form into Test cricket. I’d go on to say that if someone like a Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar mentors him for a few months, we may get a completely polished, Test-ready batsman,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “If things start rolling for Rohit just imagine India’s Test line up with Pujara at number three, Virat at 4 and Rohit at number 5,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:58:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Sushma Swaraj ) : “I’m beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Sushma Swaraj A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politicians of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for India,”

thehindu Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Sushma Swaraj ) : "I'm beyond aggrieved at the passing away of Sushma Swaraj A veteran politician and a pillar of the BJP, she was loved by everyone. She will be remembered as the most endearing and helpful politicians of recent times. My condolences to her family and friends. A huge loss for India,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Shahid Afridi ) : "Afridi is spot on guys. There is 'unprovoked aggression', there are 'crimes against humanity'. He should be lauded for bringing this up. Only thing is he forgot to mention that all this is happening in 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir'. Don't worry, will sort it out son!"

ibtimes-in Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Dhoni's decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a times that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, July 27, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, July 27, 2019 11:35:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Dhoni’s decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a time that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,” “This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,”

dnaindia Friday, July 26, 2019 10:05:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Today, MS Dhoni has shown the entire country how serious he’s for the uniform. I’m sure the step he has taken to go to Kashmir and serve the Army, do patrolling, it is a historic step which will motivate the youth and he can become a huge role model, ”

expressindia Friday, July 26, 2019 5:16:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “Dhoni’s decision to join the army is a fantastic move. I have said many a times that Dhoni needs to do spend time with the Indian Army if he really wishes to wear the uniform and now by deciding to really serve the army he has proved his dedication,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 26, 2019 3:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “This move from Dhoni will motivate thousands of youngsters to join the Indian Army,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 26, 2019 3:02:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “During my whole life, I have believed in the never say die attitude and I see the same in the U.P. Yoddha team which made me join the setup as the brand ambassador. I believe they know how to get up and fight back when the chips are down. I am hopeful that the team will go a step further this season,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:53:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : "Proud to be the brand Ambassador of UP Yoddha,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "During my whole life I have believed in the never-say-die attitude and I see the same in the UP Yoddha team which made me join the setup as the brand ambassador. "

business-standard Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "I always looked up at the moon as a child, wondering what secrets it's hiding. The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 will shed some light on these secrets, & motivate the next gen to help India's space exploration programme. I congratulate everyone at @ISRO for this success,"

business-standard Monday, July 22, 2019 4:15:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "If you see the statistics, then he (Dhoni) is the best captain. But that doesn't mean that other captains have done badly. Sourav Ganguly has done good captaincy; we have won outside under him. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, we have won ODI series in South Africa and Test series in Australia,"

business-standard Friday, July 19, 2019 11:50:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "India now have a chance to give opportunities to youngsters. Be it Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan or any other wicketkeeper, whoever is believed to have the potential should be made the wicket-keeper. Give him chances for one and half-years and if he doesn't perform, then others should be tried out as well. Then one would get to know who the keeper for the next World Cup is,"

ibtimes-in Friday, July 19, 2019 11:00:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "It's important to look into the future. And when Dhoni was the skipper, he invested in the future. I remember Dhoni saying in Australia that me, Sachin and Sehwag can't play the CB series together as the grounds were big,"

timesofindia Friday, July 19, 2019 9:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "If you see the statistics, then he (Dhoni) is the best captain. But that doesn't mean that other captains have done badly. Sourav Ganguly has done good captaincy; we have won outside under him. Under Virat Kohli 's captaincy, we have won ODI series in South Africa and Test series in Australia,"

timesofindia Friday, July 19, 2019 9:46:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “India now have a chance to give opportunities to youngsters. Be it Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan or any other wicketkeeper, whoever is believed to have the potential should be made the wicket-keeper. Give him chances for one and half-years and if he doesn’t perform, then others should be tried out as well. Then one would get to know who the keeper for the next World Cup is,”

HindustanTimes Friday, July 19, 2019 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final (sic),”

HindustanTimes Monday, July 15, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,”

Hindu Monday, July 15, 2019 2:12:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 15, 2019 12:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final,"

business-standard Monday, July 15, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : “Don’t understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC”

cyprus-mail Monday, July 15, 2019 10:51:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about William Hussey ) : "Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final , is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC . Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo,"

Stuff Sunday, July 14, 2019 11:25:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "I don't see him as a shrewd captain. I don't see him as a tactful captain (tactician). And he hasn't won the IPL. So ultimately, a captain is only as good as his record,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "He has been a part of RCB, and captaining RCB for the last seven to eight years, and he has been very lucky and should be thanking the franchise that they stuck with him. Because not many captains have got such a long rope where they haven't won a tournament,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:25:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "The selectors have been a complete disappointment this World Cup,"

dnaindia Thursday, July 4, 2019 3:05:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100s and ten 50s, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:51:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100's and ten 50's, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

business-standard Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : "A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100's and ten 50's, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,"

firstpost Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu's place would have felt equally bad,"

firstpost Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told ( about Ambati Rayudu ) : “According to me, the selectors have been a complete disappointment this World Cup. Rayudu’s retirement decision is because of them and their decision-making skills are to be blamed for this,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : “Five selectors combined would not have made the runs Rayudu has in his career. I feel extremely sad about this retirement. Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal got selected amidst the World Cup injuries, and anyone in Rayudu’s place would have felt equally bad,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “A cricketer like him that has played so well in the IPL and for the nation, scored three 100’s and ten 50’s, and despite that if a player has to retire - it is a sad moment for Indian cricket,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 8:44:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 8:44:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga is very important as a sports person and sportsmen always do yoga. Both gyming and yoga are important but yoga helps in building concentration power and keeps you calm and peaceful to take better decisions,"

irishsun Friday, June 21, 2019 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

business-standard Friday, June 21, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

asianage Friday, June 21, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "Yoga does not only makes your body fit but also keeps you in mental peace. If your mind is healthy then this country will remain healthy,"

irishsun Friday, June 21, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

india Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:55:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Best wishes to Rishabh Pant. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote : “Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh,”

india Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir concluded ( about William Hussey ) : “The ICC needs to look into this because this is a global tournament, for an event of such stature, it is highly disappointing for the spectators and viewers to keep waiting for hours”

news-yahoo-in Friday, June 14, 2019 1:19:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir stated ( about William Hussey ) : "The ICC can do a lot better. The rains have stopped since the past 2-3 hours despite which the match hasn't started,"

firstpost Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir wrote ( about Yuvraj Singh ) : “Congratulations Prince Yuvraj Singh on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white-ball cricketer India had. BCCI should retire the Number 12 jersey in tribute to your career. Wish I could bat like you champion”

news-yahoo-in Monday, June 10, 2019 5:37:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “ICC ought to look into the matter that we should not have 300-400 run total. ICC’s job is to provide pitches for bowlers as well and not make the condition suitable for batters only. The entire logo issue is being given too much importance,”

india Saturday, June 8, 2019 5:38:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about William Hussey ) : “ICC ought to look into the matter that we should not have 300-400 run total. ICC work is to provide pitches for bowlers as well and not make every condition suitable for batters only. The entire logo issue is being unnecessarily given importance,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:57:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "While I am all for a talk-based solution to Kashmir problem but for Mehbooba Mufti to term Amit Shah's process as 'brute' is 'ridiculously naive'. History has been witness to our patience and endurance. But if oppression ensures security for my people, then so be it"

asianage Tuesday, June 4, 2019 2:50:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : "In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes 'O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song 'Arziyan' in Delhi 6 (sic),"

firstpost Tuesday, May 28, 2019 9:13:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : "In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes 'O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song 'Arziyan' in Delhi 6 (sic),"

news-yahoo-in Tuesday, May 28, 2019 8:17:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : “In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘Arziyan’ in Delhi 6 (sic),”

financialexpress Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘ओ पालन हारे, निर्गुण और न्यारे’ & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘अर्ज़ियाँ’ in Delhi 6,”

thehindu Tuesday, May 28, 2019 12:55:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir added : “We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘ओ पालन हारे, निर्गुण और न्यारे’ & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘अर्ज़ियाँ’ in Delhi 6,”

Hindu Monday, May 27, 2019 11:42:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Jai Shri Ram ) : “In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap, chant Jai Shri Ram. It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes ‘O palan-hare, nirgun aur nyare & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song ‘Arziyan’ in Delhi 6 (sic),”

financialexpress Monday, May 27, 2019 8:59:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Javed Akhtar ) : "We are a secular nation where Javed Akhtar writes ' o palan hare, nirgun aur nyare ' and Rakeysh On Mehra gave us the song ' arziyaan ' in Delhi 6,"

outlookindia Monday, May 27, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : "We can’t play with the sentiments of our country. Two points are not important than the lives of our soldiers but for this, the entire country needs to be on the same page. We should have the courage to lose points even it’s the first match or the finals. Even if we boycott playing the World Cup final against Pakistan, the country must stand together, there can’t be a difference of opinions,"

dnaindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Chief Minister ) : “The Chief Minister should know that elections will come and go. If you lose your conscience and integrity to win elections, you lose everything. If you can falsely accuse someone of such heinous charges to win a seat, then I have nothing to say to you,” “Accusing me of other things and asking for my nomination to be cancelled was understandable, but when you accuse me of this, I will say that elections will come and go but you should not lose your conscience,”

expressindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Despite the Opposition resorting to dirty politics, I told all my workers that we will fight with honesty and clean politics. Negative politics doesn't work now, people vote for development. Now the real challenge starts and i want to take this opportunity to make my east Delhi constituency the best,"

timesofindia Sunday, May 26, 2019 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gautam Gambhir told : “We can’t play with the sentiments of our country. Two points are not important than the lives of our soldiers but for this, the entire country needs to be on the same page. India should forfeit the game even it is the final. Even if we boycott playing the World Cup final against Pakistan, the country must stand together, there can’t be a difference of opinions,”

thedailystarBD Saturday, May 25, 2019 6:11:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said : "Despite the Opposition resorting to dirty politics, I told all my workers that we will fight with honesty and clean Negative politics doesn't work now, people vote for development. Now the real challenge starts and i want to take this opportunity to make my east Delhi constituency the best,"

business-standard Saturday, May 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM EAT

Gautam Gambhir said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Chief Minister should know that elections will come and go. The day you lose your conscience and integrity is the day when you lose everything. If you can falsely accuse someone of such heinous charges just to win one seat then I have nothing to say to you,"

asianage Saturday, May 25, 2019 3:20:00 PM EAT