Achievements of Gautam Gambhir in Cricket

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Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, as confirmed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on social media on July 09 .

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Here are some notable achievements of Gautam Gambhir:

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1. World Cup Wins Played crucial roles in India's victories in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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2. Key Performances: – Scored 75 runs in the 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan. – Scored 97 runs in the 2011 Cricket World Cup final against Sri Lanka, helping India secure the title.

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3. Test and ODI Success: – Scored over 4,000 runs in both Test and ODI formats. Recorded 9 centuries in Test matches and 11 centuries in ODIs.

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4. Awards and Honors: – Awarded the ICC Test Player of the Year in 2009.

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5. Honored with Padma Shri Received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2019

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6. IPL Captaincy Led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in 2012 and 2014.

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7. Mentored KKR in IPL 2024 Mentored KKR to another IPL title in 2024.

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8. Member of Parliament Gambhir joined politics and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.

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9. Philanthropy and Social Work: Known for his contributions to social causes, including setting up the Gautam Gambhir Foundation to support the families of martyrs and other social initiatives.

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Gambhir is respected for his determination, leadership, and significant contributions to Indian cricket, both as a player and a mentor.

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