Gambhir was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2008 alongside Anup Sridhar, Verghese Johnson, Dronavalli Harika, Prabhjot Singh, Pankaj Shrisat, Bajrang lal Thakkar, Avneet Kaur Sidhu and Alka Tomar. He had been one of Indian cricket’s most loyal and effective servants. Giving further clarification, Gambhir mentioned that it will only add to the insecurity among the players going forward. Gautam Gambhir reveals why he had thought of retirement in 2007 Gautam Gambhir was India’s highest scorer in the 2007 TW20 final and the 2011 ICC World Cup final. It is ironic that Gambhir moves away from the game when Delhi cricket needs him badly. Gautam Gambhir retires: 6 games of IPL 2018 and I knew my time was up Gautam Gambhi's retirement from all forms of cricket came through an emotional video on his social media. 01:35 M54: KKR vs MI – Gautam Gambhir Interview. 10,715 00:22 17 May 17. He did not mind a confrontation in the middle. In fact he loved it. Along with it, he wrote, “The most difficult decisions are often taken with the heaviest of hearts. ALSO READ| Grit at Jo'burg, graft in Mumbai - Five memorable knocks by Gautam Gambhir, Some of us got a glimpse of Gambhir when he was 13 in a match he played against the Delhi sports scribes. Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, congratulating Gambhir for a "glorious career". (PTI photo) After 15 years of international cricket for India, World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket – he announced in an emotional Facebook video on Tuesday. He may not have won the `Man of the match’ honours on both the occasions but the team knew and respected his efforts which swung the game India’s way. However, an indifferent form saw him reduced to the bench before relinquishing leadership responsibilities to Shreyas Iyer. IPL (Indian Premier ... Gautam Gambhir opens up about his retirement plans. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket. ICC World Cup 2011 and World T20 2007 final hero, two-time IPL winner Gautam Gambhir announced retirement from all forms of the game with Ranji Trophy fixture against Andhra Pradesh starting on 6 December at his home ground in Delhi to be his final assignment. Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni. Gambhir’s spats with the opponents may not have gone down well in cricket circles but his mates knew he essentially did it to charge himself up for the sake of the team. In what comes as an unexpected move, India's veteran cricketer, Gautam Gambhir has announced retirement from all formats of cricket. Gambhir announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 3 December 2018, ahead of his final match for the Delhi cricket team against the Andhra cricket team in the Ranji Trophy on 6 December 2018. Gautam Gambhir IPL journey started with the capital side Delhi Daredevils who picked up the southpaw for US$725,000 a year, in his early days for the Delhi Daredevils the famous Shewag and Gambhir used to open their innings, and in the first season, he became the second-highest run-getter in the tournament with 534 runs in 14 Innings. As an opener, he brought aggression to the crease, playing his strokes from the first ball, unflinching when the opposition targeted him, not making any compromise with his game. Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Gautam Gambhir- one of India's most successful openers - announced his retirement on Tuesday. He is also the only Indian batsman to have scored more than 300 runs in four consecutive Test series. 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.. Incidentally, Gambhir’s decision to quit comes on the day when the Delhi Daredevils IPL team were renamed as Delhi Capitals – who he represented at the top of the order as captain. He used the anger to deliver. India international Gautam Gambhir has announced his retirement from all formats of the game. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Twitter reactions on Gautam Gambhir’s retirement: Twitter was emotional after the veteran opener announced retirement. He started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils and then moved to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011, before leading them to title wins in 2012 and 2014. His last outing would be for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy against Andhra Pradesh in the match starting December 6. In IPL, he led Kolkata Knight Riders to two titles – in 2012 and 2014. The left-hander played two huge knocks – in the 2007 T20 World Cup final and the 2011 World Cup. MS Dhoni's retirement talk has once again surfaced with former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir voicing his opinion. 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. Gambhir deserves a standing ovation at the ground where he evolved as a cricketer, serving the game with distinction. “Age is just a number. — Team Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir97) December 7, 2018 2011 World Cup and 2007 World T20 winner Gambhir announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 4 December. Get all the IPL action at your fingertips. (Photo by Santosh Harhare via Getty Images) On 15 August 2020 (Saturday), Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from all the three formats of … Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! He represented India in 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is. The Delhi-Andhra Ranji Trophy match will mark the conclusion of a glorious chapter in Indian cricket when the dashing opener plays his final first-class innings. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement news on Facebook via an 11-minute video . His rich form in Test cricket saw him score hundreds in five consecutive matches – a feat achieved by no other Indian. India opener Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He posted an emotional video on his official social media accounts and his fans got a huge shock. -  AFP. His shining moment may be the 2011 World Cup where he scored 97 from 122 balls in the final against Sri Lanka to steer India to first title since 1983. He was named as ICC Test Player of the Year in 2009 and attained the number one ranking in July that year. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. In which has come as a surprising news for cricket fans in the country, veteran India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has announced retirement from all forms of cricket. He scored 4154 runs in Test cricket from 58 matches, 5238 runs in ODIs and 932 in T20Is. Veteran Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, who played a pivotal role in India's two World Cup triumphs, Tuesday announced retirement from cricket, saying the "irritable noise of 'It's over Gauti'" has triumphed over his will to continue. He did not shirk from the responsibility at any stage of the contest. Gautam Gambhir to retire from all cricket The former India opener was highest scorer in two World Cup finals, and also led Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles Nagraj Gollapudi 04-Dec-2018 Gambhir, true to his name, is known for his intensity, seriousness and grit both on and off the field. And with one heavy heart, I’ve decided to make an announcement that I’ve dreaded all my life,” Gambhir said of his retirement from all forms of the game. The southpaw also felt that retirement was Dhoni's personal decision. He chose to leave on his terms, just as he played the game, making his decisions, good or bad. Gambhir made his debut in 2003, in an ODI, against Bangladesh in Dhaka. He posted an emotional video on Social Media with the news of retirement. 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At 37, Gambhir was obviously left with little motivation to carry on. NEW DELHI: 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. Gautam Gambhir on his final day of professional cricket. The left-hander, who was instrumental to India’s 2007 World T20 triumph and the 2011 World Cup win at home soil, announced his decision through an emotional video message on Facebook. To continue enjoying Sportstar, you can turn off your adblocker or subscribe to Sportstar Plus. Gambhir went on to score 112 in his final innings, his 43rd century in first-class cricket. Gambhir was one of his kind. However, his former teammate and test specialist VVS Laxman feels that Dhoni can continue playing IPL. He inspired confidence in his partner at the other end by taking on the best bowler of the day. Bear in mind, the teams total on that day was just 178. 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