The renowned Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded Gambhir after their meeting. He hailed him as “the man with the toughest job after the PM”. The coach later on thanked the politician for his words.
Tweeting back to Tharoor’s post on X, Gambhir wrote, “Thanks a lot, Dr @ShashiTharoor! When the dust settles, truth & logic about a coach’s supposedly “unlimited authority” will become clear. Till then, I’m amused at being pitted against my own, who are the very best!”
Tharoor recently took to his social media and described Gambhir as someone entrusted with a very demanding and crucial role for the country.
Referring to the coach as his old friend, he stated, “In Nagpur, I enjoyed a good and frank discussion with my old friend Gautam Gambhir, the man with the hardest job in India after the PM!”
Further expressing his scepticism about Gambhir’s position, he wrote, “He is being second-guessed by millions daily but stays calm and walks on undaunted.” He praised Gambhir’s composed approach under pressure.
Tharoor, moreover, praised Gambhir for his leadership style, wishing him success in the long run. “A word of appreciation for his quiet determination and able leadership. Wishing him all success, starting today,” he added.
The five-match T20I series against the Kiwis started on a good note. India leads the series 1-0 after securing a 48-run win in the opening fixture.
As a key buildup to the T20 World Cup starting February 7, the series continues this Friday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
