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Gautam Gambhir is a former Indian cricketer who played as a left-handed opening batsman in both Test and limited-overs formats. He was born on October 14, 1981, in New Delhi, India. Gambhir is widely regarded as one of India's most successful opening batsmen and played a significant role in several memorable victories for the Indian cricket team.

Some key highlights of Gautam Gambhir's cricket career include:

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   International Career: Gambhir made his international debut for India in 2003 in a One Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh. He went on to represent India in 58 Test matches, 147 ODIs, and 37 T20 Internationals (T20Is) before retiring from international cricket in 2018.

   
   


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   World Cup Success: Gambhir played a crucial role in India's victories in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. In the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka, he scored a match-winning 97 runs, playing a pivotal role in India's successful chase.

   
   


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   Top Scorer: Gambhir was known for his consistency and ability to score runs against top bowling attacks. He accumulated over 10,000 runs in international cricket, including 20 centuries and 56 half-centuries across all formats.

   
   


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   Indian Premier League (IPL): In the Indian Premier League, Gambhir captained the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise from 2011 to 2017. Under his leadership, KKR won the IPL title twice, in 2012 and 2014, becoming one of the most successful teams in the tournament.

   
   


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   Awards and Recognition: Gambhir received numerous awards and accolades throughout his cricket career, including the Arjuna Award in 2008 and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2019, in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket.

   
   

Off the field, Gautam Gambhir has been involved in philanthropic activities and social causes. He has supported initiatives related to education, healthcare, and empowerment of underprivileged children through the Gautam Gambhir Foundation.

After retiring from cricket, Gambhir has been active in commentary, analysis, and sports punditry, offering insights and expert opinions on cricket-related matters. He remains a respected figure in Indian cricket and continues to be involved in various aspects of the sport.