Indian cricket team's head coach Gautam Gambhir is known for his calm demeanor and reserved nature, but his bold statements often grab attention on social media.
During a lively segment at the Delhi Premier League (DPL 2024), Gambhir grabbed attention once again with a remark that's quickly going viral. When asked to assign Bollywood movie titles to cricketers, Team India's head coach dubbed Virat Kohli the "Shahenshah of Cricket."
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TV presenter Shefali Bagga asked Gautam Gambhir to assign titles to cricketers based on their achievements and personalities. When asked who should be called the "Shahenshah of Cricket," he immediately named India's legendary batsman, Virat Kohli.
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Gambhir's answer caught fans off guard, as he and Virat Kohli have not always shared the best relationship. The two cricket legends have had multiple on-field clashes in the past, making Gambhir's praise for Kohli all the more surprising.
After calling Virat "Shahenshah of Cricket," Gautam Gambhir was asked to assign the titles of "Badshah" and "Tiger." He named Team India's legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as the "Badshah of Cricket" and gave the "Tiger" title to former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly.
Rahul Dravid was also acknowledged during the conversation, with Gambhir bestowing him the title of "Mr. Perfectionist."
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Kohli had previously missed the five-match Test series against England, and his return is expected to provide a significant boost to Rohit Sharma’s squad. Another key player making a much-anticipated comeback is Rishabh Pant, who returns to the Test side after nearly 20 months.