Lesser Known Facts About Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is a left-handed batsman, known for his elegant yet powerful stroke play
Gautam Gambhir made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2003
Gautam Gambhir played a total 242 One Day Internationals (ODIs) scoring 5,238 runs at an average of 39.68
Gambhir played a crucial role in India’s victory in the 2011 ICC World Cup
Gambhir scored a total of 20 international centuries throughout his career
In 2009, Gambhir became the fourth Indian batsman to achieve the feat of scoring three consecutive centuries in test cricket
Second-Highest Run Scorer in the 2007 T20 World Cup
Gambhir and Rahul Dravid hold the record for the highest partnership for any wicket in the history of Test cricket
Gambhir remains the all-time leading scorer for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, making 3,345 runs in just 122 matches
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, Gautam Gambhir was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2008