Gautam Gambhir serves as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. He played for India cricket team from 2003 to 2016, and during his professional career, he scored over 9,000 runs. After announcing his retirement in December 2018, Gambhir joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019. In 2019, he was also honored with the Padma Shri for his contribution to cricket and society, which is considered India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
In July 2024, Gautam Gambhir was appointed head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on a three-year contract, set to run until the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. His coaching tenure began successfully, as India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, and recently they won the 2025 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in the finals of the tournament.
Gautam Gambhir’s wife is Natasha Jain (now Natasha Gambhir). She was born on July 26, 1984, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Ravindra Jain, a businessman, and Neera Jain. Her family moved to Delhi when she was one year old. She studied at G.D. Goenka Public School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, along with courses in gemology, advertising, and public relations.
Gautam Gambhir and Natasha’s families were long-time friends. They met at a friend’s party in 2007. The couple got married on October 28, 2011, in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family, including Shah Rukh Khan. They have two daughters, Aazeen (born 2014) and Anaiza (born 2017).
Gautam Gambhir Parents: Who are They?
Gautam Gambhir’s parents are Deepak and Seema Gambhir. His father, Deepak Gambhir, manages a textiles business, and his mother, Seema Gambhir, is a homemaker. He has a sister, Ekta, who is based in Boston.
He was mentored by his maternal uncle, Pawan Gulati, and spent much of his childhood practicing and watching cricket. He attended Modern School in Delhi, where his academic performance was occasionally affected by his cricket commitments. Later, he studied at Hindu College.
Gautam Gambhir Father – Deepak Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir’s father is Deepak Gambhir, who manages a textiles business. He wanted Gautam to eventually take over the family business, but Gautam chose to pursue cricket instead. He felt that joining the business without achieving something on his own would be a personal failure.
Gautam Gambhir Mother – Seema Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir’s mother, Seema Gambhir, is in her mid-sixties. She recently suffered a heart attack, prompting Gambhir to return to New Delhi from England to be with her. She is currently receiving treatment at Gangaram Hospital and is reported to be in the ICU, with doctors hopeful for her recovery.
Does Gautam Gambhir have any siblings?
Ekta Gambhir is the sister of Gautam Gambhir. Gautam views her as a close support system during his early cricketing years, despite not spending much time together as children or attending the same universities. He frequently looked to Ekta for direction and support when his parents were stressed or busy.
FAQs
Q. Does Gautam Gambhir have an adoptive parent?
A. Yes. Gautam Gambhir was taken in by his maternal grandparents, Asha Pal and Sat Pal Gulati. He was raised by his grandparents in Delhi.
Q. Where does Gautam Gambhir live?
A. Gautam Gambhir lives in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi.
Q. Did Gautam Gambhir ever serve as India’s captain?
A. Gautam Gambhir led India in a domestic One-Day International series against New Zealand in 2010 and also earned the Man of the Series.
Q. What is the issue between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir?
A. The issue comes from on-field tensions during IPL matches, including incidents in 2013 and 2023. The conflicts involved heated exchanges and competitive clashes, especially with LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq in 2023.
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