Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Akash Chopra revealed an interesting story about Gautam GambhirDuring a podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, his fiery temper from their early days playing cricket together in Delhi.
Acting head coach Gambhir Indian cricket teamhas always been known for his intense passion and aggressive style, defining characteristics both on his playing days and coaching approach.
Gautam Gambhir’s aggressive personality exposed by Aakash Chopra
Having shared many memorable moments with Gambhir during their time playing in Delhi, Chopra recalled an incident that truly highlighted Gambhir’s fearless nature.
A well-known commentator has revealed the time when Gambhir got into a heated argument with a truck driver right in the middle of the road.
According to a cricket expert, this episode is a perfect reflection of Gambhir’s no-nonsense attitude and his unwavering commitment to stand up both on and off the field.
Gambhir’s fierce personality, evident throughout his cricketing career, continues to shape his coaching philosophy, making him one of the most passionate figures in the world of cricket today.
He is a very passionate and very hardworking guy: Chopra in Gambhir
Aakash Chopra said on Raj Shamani’s YouTube podcast, “Gautam is someone who once had a fight with a truck driver in Delhi. He got out of his car and got into the truck to grab the driver’s collar for making a wrong turn and being rude to him. I said, “Gauthi, what are you doing?” I said. So it was made by Gautam.”
Chopra noted that Gambhir is an incredibly hard-working cricketer, but also described the former World Cup winner as “short-tempered” when it comes to his temperament. Gambhir was one of the top-class batsmen of his era and now he is tasting success in coaching.
He signed off saying: “A passionate guy. He is very diligent when it comes to his craft. A bit serious but scored a lot of runs. He always wore his heart on his sleeve. In terms of temperament, he can be very short-lived. But everyone has a different character.”
Notably, Gambhir’s on-field controversies are no secret to fans, with his infamous clash with Virat Kohli causing a lot of buzz among the cricketing fraternity, especially during his time as a player and later mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Gambhir is gearing up for his first Test assignment as India coach
Despite their fiery past, Gambhir and Kohli surprised everyone by reconciling during the 2024 IPL and made headlines for their renewed camaraderie. Gambhir is now the head coach of the Indian cricket team, sharing a great friendship with the former Indian captain as seen in videos and pictures.
Both are currently preparing for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. The home series will begin with the first Test in Chennai in September, followed by the second and final Test in Lucknow starting on September 27.
India and Bangladesh will also play a three-match T20I series in October after completing their ICC World Cup (WCT) matches at home. This is Gambhir’s first Test assignment as India’s head coach.
