5 Occasions When Gautam Gambhir Stunned People On Social Media

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has never been knocked for mincing his words – be it on the field or off the field. The cricketer-turned-politician is someone who has a strong opinion on topics ranging from cricket to some of the national issues as well.

The veteran southpaw was one of the most consistent and complete batsmen to have played for India and today he is celebrating his 38th birthday. He has played 58 Tests and 147 ODIs amassing 4154 and 5238 runs respectively at an average of 41.95 and 39.68. The two-time World Cup-winner played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 and 2011 triumphs.

On the occasion of Gambhir’s birthday, let us have a look at instances when he gave a piece of his mind on social media:

5 Gambhir Takes A Dig At Security Arrangements In Pakistan

recently, Gambhir criticized the security arrangements made for the Sri Lankan team on tour in Karachi for the limited-overs series against the Men in Green by uploading a video. Sharing the video, which can be expected to have been recorded by a Pakistani citizen, Gambhir tweeted: “Itna Kashmir kiya ke Karachi bhool gaye.” In the one-minute 26 seconds long video, two Karachi men, sitting in a car, seem to be mocking the level of security that has been deployed for the ongoing three-ODI series against Sri Lanka.

4 Gautam Gambhir Slams Imran Khan’s UNGA Speech

Gambhir lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister recently over his United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) speech. He criticized the Pakistan PM for not showing the spirit of a true sportsperson at the UNGA event. He also demanded his elimination from the sports community following his speech at the event.

Gautam’s tweet read: “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”.

3 Gambhir Slams Shahid Afridi for commenting on J&K issue

Former Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi voiced his opinion on the rights of Kashmiris as per the UN resolution. This statement irked Gambhir, as he wrote, “@SAfridiOfficial is spot on guys. There is “unprovoked aggression”, there r “crimes against humanity”. He shud 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!!!”

2 Gautam Gambhir took a dig at former DDCA management over Navdeep Saini

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) members Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan did not allow promising Haryanvi pacer Navdeep Saini in the Delhi Ranji team despite being consistent. But then, when he picked up two wickets in his international T20I debut against West Indies, Gambhir slammed Bedi and Chauhan for their harsh treatment towards Saini.

Gautam tweeted, “Kudos Navdeep Saini on ur India debut. U already have 2 wkts even before u have bowled— @BishanBedi & @ChetanChauhanCr. Their middle stumps are gone seeing debut of a player whose cricketing obituary they wrote even before he stepped on the field, shame”.

1 Gambhir Slams Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

A few days ago, Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government has started its Public Works Department (PWD) to make roads that come under it pothole-free. Responding to it, Gambhir quoted a classic Bollywood song ‘Babuji Dheere Chalna’, taking a dig at the CM and indicating that roads under the PWD, in Delhi, were not in good shape.

He tweeted: “Please go slow as there are many potholes on this road. We know the realities of Delhi. However, it’s a good way to keep one happy.”