Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Gautam Gambhir
14/10/2025
Gautam Gambhir celebrated his 44th birthday on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the Indian men's cricket team marked the occasion with widespread tributes from fans and colleagues, reflecting on his journey from a World Cup-winning opener to the nation's top coach.
01/06/2025
Gautam Gambhir was officially appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team in June 2025, succeeding Rahul Dravid. The appointment was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following a successful tenure as the team's mentor and his extensive experience in international cricket and IPL leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Gauti |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Modern School, New Delhi |
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| College/University | Hindu College, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing badminton, Meditation, Yoga, Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Natasha Jain |
| Marriage Date | 28/10/2011 |
| Marriage Place | A farmhouse in Gurugram |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Natasha Jain |
| Children | Aazeen Gambhir (born in 2014), Anaiza Gambhir (born in 2017) |
Family
| Father | Deepak Gambhir (Textile businessman) |
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| Mother | Seema Gambhir (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Ekta Gambhir (Younger) |
Career
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| International Retirement | 04/12/2018 (from all formats of cricket) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Sourav Ganguly | ||||
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| Food | Rajma chawal, Butter chicken, Dahi bhalla | ||||
| Actor | Sylvester Stallone | ||||
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| Singer | Jagjit Singh | ||||
| Song | "Woh Kagaz Ki Kashti" by Jagjit Singh | ||||
| Travel Destination | United Kingdom |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW Gran Turismo |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gautamgambhir/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/gautamgambhir | |
| https://twitter.com/gautamgambhir |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gautam was adopted by his maternal grandparents at 18 days old and grew up in Karol Bagh, Delhi. | |
| 2. He began playing cricket at age 10 and joined his school's team. | |
| 3. In 2000, he became a part of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. | |
| 4. His school friend, Rajat Bhatia, captained the cricket team with him. | |
| 5. Bhagat Singh and Mother Teresa are his inspirations. | |
| 6. If not a cricketer, he would have chosen a military career. | |
| 7. Teaming up with Virender Sehwag, they formed one of the most successful opening pairs in cricket. | |
| 8. His memorable innings was against New Zealand in 2009, scoring 137 runs in 643 minutes. | |
| 9. He was India's top scorer in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and played a crucial role in the 2011 World Cup. | |
| 10. Under his captaincy, India won 6 out of 6 matches. | |
| 11. As skipper, Gautam led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the IPL in 2012 and 2014. | |
| 12. He founded 'The Gautam Gambhir Foundation' in 2017 for philanthropic activities. | |
| 13. Delhi Daredevils bought him in 2018 after Kolkata Knight Riders did not retain him. | |
| 14. IPL 11 saw Shreyas Iyer replacing Gautam as Delhi Daredevils' skipper. | |
| 15. Gautam joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2019. | |
| 16. He became the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in November 2023. | |
| 17. Gautam has a superstition of keeping his pads on until the end of each match. | |
| 18. His net worth is approximately Rs 100 crore. |