Gautam Gambhir : Take a bow master

As India is looking forward to a rare win and wrap test match against Australia in Australia, one of the most competitive fighters of the game, ‘Gautam Gambhir’ is playing his final first class game at his home ground Kotla against minnows of domestic cricket Andhra Pradesh.

The irony of the game is, the man himself is going into oblivion without any media hype, television interviews and celebrations, what otherwise can be called as end of one of the most glorious and selfless careers of Indian cricket.

Gauti(lets feel ourselves close to him by calling him with his pet name) deserved a better end. Not all players come good in two coveted World Cup finals to live and realise dreams of entire nation and win those trophies. What many consider as Indian Paisa League(IPL), the captain with all Gambhirness created history for Kolkata Knight Riders and made Bengalis frenzy twice as their captain.

One of the best left handers ever to represent country, integrity, class and selflessness as qualities and at the same time, a very shrewd captain would 

make anyone counted as one of all time greats and favourite of the nation but not Gambhir and that’s what culminates the unparalleled career of Gautam Gambhir.

As in any profession, everyone has a choice to accept the system as it is or one can be vocal and make his mind speak irrespective of outcome and impact on one’s career. Gambhir always chose the second option and did what was right for him and the team he represented.

We might never see Gautam walking to the crease, his soft but focused face on the ground and his no-nonsense leadership style but what would always remain in our hearts is the greatness of the man and who made his country proud whenever he was given the opportunity and responsibility.

May the future innings, whatever it is , whether cricket or politics, I am sure it would be full of integrity, honesty, selflessness  and for giving back to the nation.

Take a bow 🙇‍♂️ Master ! You were the true genius for us .

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- Jayawant