Leaders Online Desk: Former Indian team opener Gautam Gambhir has made a big revelation regarding his career. Speaking on a chat show with Ravichandran Ashwin, Gambhir spoke about his experience playing for the under-14 tournament.
Gambhir made the disclosure on Ashwin's YouTube channel
In a video interview on Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube channel, Gambhir said that it was the first time he tried to play for the under-14 tournament. At that time, I was not selected in the U-14 team for not touching the selector's feet. He further said, 'My first U-14 tournament was when I was 12-13 years old.' Gautam Gambhir revealed how he was discriminated against in the Under-14 tournament.
I will never fall at anyone's feet
Gambhir said that I did not touch the selector's feet, hence I was not selected and vowed never to touch anyone's feet again. Gambhir declared, 'Now we will never fall at anyone's feet and will never allow anyone to fall at my feet.
Many changes in the team since the entry into the KKR fleet
KKR's fortunes have been on the upswing since Gautam Gambhir took over as the coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Since Gambhir's entry into the KKR squad, the team has seen many changes. Along with the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir also performed brilliantly for KKR. He has been a part of India's world-winning team in 2007 and 2011. Under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, KKR became champions for the second time in 2012 and 2014. The performance of Kolkata Knight Riders has been excellent so far this season. Currently, KKR is at the top of the team points table and is in the race to win the team trophy. All KKR players are in good form.
Shah Rukh Khan praised Ashwin on his YouTube channel
In the same show, Gambhir also spoke openly about KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. On Ashwin's YouTube channel, Gambhir said, 'I have said it many times before, Shah Rukh Khan is the best team owner I have ever worked with.