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"My Country, My...": Gautam Gambhir Salutes Country With Special Pic On 15th August

Soumyajit Dutta

Gautam Gambhir [Source: @nehal_yadav/X.com]Gautam Gambhir [Source: @nehal_yadav/X.com]

Gautam Gambhir and his love for the nation are not unknown to Indian cricket fans as the Indian coach takes pride in national valour while representing the nation and the country. On 15th August, the Indian star marked Independence Day with a potent and simple tribute on his official social media handle.

Gambhir Pens Heart-Touching Words For 15th August

Taking to his official X handle, Gautam Gambhir posted a picture of himself in the national jersey with the tricolour waving in the background as he celebrated his innings. He wrote a simple caption for the post as he wrote, “My country, my identity, my life! Jai Hind”, a message resonating deeply with fans. 

Gambhir's tweet [Source: Screengrab]Gambhir's tweet [Source: Screengrab]

It mirrored the fierce patriotism that defined his playing career and now fuels his coaching journey, which began in July 2024. When he took the helm as the coach, Gambhir said, "India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life," further underlining his patriotic sentiments.

Gautam Gambhir's tenure has navigated turbulence. In Tests, results are mixed, 5 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws across 15 matches. The recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England epitomised this, a gripping 2-2 series draw featuring dramatic collapses, resilient fightbacks, and a tense Manchester stalemate.

Gambhir's White-Ball Dominance Emerges

Contrastingly, Gambhir's impact on India's white-ball fortunes has been swift and significant. The T20I team has flourished, winning 13 of 15 matches under him and remaining unbeaten in series. While the ODI campaign stumbled initially with a home loss to Sri Lanka, the team roared back impressively, securing eight consecutive wins culminating in lifting the 2025 Champions Trophy trophy.

Gambhir's approach, sometimes criticised for frequent team changes, is underpinned by unwavering personal responsibility. He embodies the collective spirit, famously asserting, “We lose together, we win together.” This echoes the accountability he displayed as a player – scoring vital 97 and 75 in the 2011 ODI and 2007 T20 World Cup finals respectively.