Cricket
Gautam Gambhir announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.
Updated : Dec 05, 2018, 10:38 AM IST
Former India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, saying his time to continue with the game was over. The 37-year-old Delhi batsman announced his decision in a video post on his social media handles.
History will judge Gautam Gambhir kindly
Gambhir played in 58 Tests between 2004 and 2016, scoring 4154 runs at an average of 41.95, with the help of nine hundreds and 22 fifties. He also played in 147 ODIs between 2003 and 2013, besides featuring in 37 T20 Internationals.
Gambhir will best remembered for his knocks of 75 and 97 in the finals of 2007 World T20 and 2001 World Cup. He was India's top scorer both matches helping them win these titles.
Gambhir's former teammate Harbhajan Singh wished him the best of luck.
Gauti I wish you all the best going forward brother..u have been a true champion and fighter for india lots of love pic.twitter.com/uTx0pgwKII
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 4, 2018
Gambhir also led Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles under his captaincy. The IPL franchise were among the first to hail Gambhir calling him 'special'.
Farewell @GautamGambhir,
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) December 4, 2018
You will always be special to the #KnightRiders family #KorboLorboJeetbo #ThankYouGambhir pic.twitter.com/qFz6dMr9eF
Gambhir also played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in Indian Premier League.
Always unbeaten in our hearts! #ThankYouGambhir #DelhiCapitals @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/G6mbydy8bw
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) December 4, 2018
IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings also hailed Gambhir's contributions.
The swift 75 of 2007 and the composed 97 of 2011 will forever remain landmarks in India's World Cup history. Let the whistles fly as the hero bids goodbye! #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/4h8Fn15ZtK
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 4, 2018
Cricket fans also took to twitter to express their gratitude towards Gautam Gambhir.
END OF AN ERA #ThankYouGambhir
— Aditya Yellanki (@adityayellanki) December 4, 2018
If we had to write about Indian cricket in last ten years, Gautam Gambhir will be mentioned in the first paragraph. #ThankYouGambhir
— Shuvro Ghoshal (@shuvro_ghoshal) December 4, 2018
#ThankYouGambhir
— Piyush (@Piyush90157582) December 4, 2018
Thank you gautam gambir for all your brilliant innings but these two innings india will remember for lifetime . pic.twitter.com/RMB2yRB5Db
A hero, who played a significant role in team India lifting two World cups, didn't deserve this end @GautamGambhir #ThankYouGambhir for the wonderful contribution to Indian Cricket!! Man of passion & aggression pic.twitter.com/NKDD5kHG3Y
— Sai Varun S (@varungds) December 4, 2018
#ThankYouGambhir the amount of contributions you have given to Indian cricket is priceless..well played always a special player in the team..@GautamGambhir
— Sai Krishna Ane Nenu (@saikrishna12377) December 4, 2018
That Dirt shows what you haD Done for the country anD how you passionate about it. That two FinaLs were aLways be RemembereD for your heroic inninGs.
— Dhruva (@im_naveencharan) December 4, 2018
Miss you Gautam Gambhir #ThankYouGambhir ! pic.twitter.com/yd4oM0ArAt
Gambhir will end his career with the Ranji Trophy match against Andhra starting December 6.