Gautam Gambhir guided team India to Champions Trophy win in 2025, T20 Asia Cup last year and T20 World Cup very recently.
Not only that, he helped his franchisee Kolkata Knight Riders win the IPL in 2014 as captain as well as a coach in 2024.
Former South Africa star Faf du Plessis unearthed Gambhir ‘s secret success story.
In a freewheeling chat with the media, du Plessis, who played against Gambhir on multiple occasions in the IPL, said that former Indian opener has high spirits of competitiveness and for this his appearance often looks like a villain. But Gambhir doesn’t bother all these. Being successful is Gambhir’s only mantra.
However, Gambhir earns deep respect for this attitude of his.
Gambhir only focuses on high standards, discipline and accountability as a leader.
“Gambhir doesn’t bother to find out whether anyone likes him or not,” said du Plessis.
