Commonly Asked Questions
What is Gautam Gambhir Net Worth?
Gautam Gambhir Net Worth is around ₹205-265 Crore, No Sure the exact number of amount.
Why did Gautam Gambhir leave the BJP?
He had requested the BJP National President JP Nadda on 2nd March 2024 to accept his resignation, as he wanted to focus on his cricket career.
Does Gautam Gambhir come from a rich family?
Yes, he comes from a rich family. His father Deepak Gambhir was a textile businessman.
Was Gautam Gambhir adopted?
Yes, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents at the age of 18 days, and has lived with them thereafter.
When did Gautam Gambhir debuted in Test Cricket?
Gautam Gambhir debuted in Test Cricket on 3rd November, 2004, against Australia in the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
When did Gautam Gambhir played his last Test?
Gautam Gambhir played his last Test on 9th November 2016, against England.
Gautam Gambhir is one of India’s most iconic cricketers who is known for his batting skills, temperament, and contributions in winning various important tournaments. After his retirement, he is currently a coach in the Indian cricket team.
Personal life and Education
Gautam Gambhir was born on 14th October 1981, in New Delhi, India. His father Deepak Gambhir was a textile businessman, and his mother Seema Gambhir was a housewife. He was raised by his maternal grandparents.
He studied in Modern School in New Delhi. His cricket journey began at the age of 10, while he used to stay with his maternal uncle Pawan Gulati.
In October 2011, he married Natasha Jain. He is involved in many philan activities, through the Gautam Gambhir Foundation. This foundation mainly focuses on supporting the families of martyred armed force personnel.
Gautam Gambhir Net Worth
As of 2024-2025, Gautam Gambhir’s net worth is estimated to be around INR Rs 205 crores to INR Rs 265 crores (which is approximately USD $25 million to $32 million).
His source of income are:
- He used to receive heavy match fees as an international cricketer. He was a high-value candidate in the IPL auctions.
- The BCCI gives him a salary of INR Rs 12 crore annually, with a daily allowance of Rs 21,000.
- Additionally, he also earned as he was involved in politics.
- He has invested in clothing lines, real estate, and restaurants.
He lives in a house in Rajinder Nagar, which is valued at INR Rs 20 crore. He also owns property in Hyderabad, and Greater Noida.
He has a great car collection, which includes Mahindra Bolero, Audi Q5, Toyota Corolla, and BMW 530D.
Domestic Cricket Career
Gautam Gambhir’s domestic cricket career was mainly built around by playing for the Delhi State team, for whom he debuted in the year 1999.
Gautam Gambhir was a great run scorer in the Ranji Trophy. In December 2017, he became the fourth batsman from Delhi to score more than 6000 runs for the Delhi State Team in the Ranji Trophy. Earlier, this feat was achieved by Mithun Manhas, Ajay Sharma, and Raman Lamba.
In the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy semi final against Bengal, he scored another century. In December 2018, he ended his first class cricket career, after scoring a century (112 runs off 185 balls) against Andhra team, at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.
He began his journey in the Indian Premier League with the Delhi Daredevils (now known as the Delhi Capitals), from 2008 to 2010.
After that, he started playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), from the year 2011 to 2017. There he was appointed as the captain. He led them to win two IPL titles, one in the year 2012, another in the year 2014. Currently, he is the all time leading run scorer for the Kolkata Knight Riders (he made 3375 runs).
In 2018, he returned to the Delhi Daredevils (now known as the Delhi Capitals) as a captain.
International Cricket Career
Gautam Gambhir has performed great in all the three formats. He is known for his ability to adjust his game to the format requirements, and match situations. He has made more than 10,000 international runs for India.
One Day International
He made his debut in the One Day International (ODI) in April 2003, against Bangladesh. He played 147 One Day International, and scored 5238 runs with an average of 39.68. He made 11 centuries and 34 half-centuries.
His most memorable performance was in the 2011 World Cup, where he made 97 runs in the final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
He was also the captain of India in six ODIs, and led them to win in all the six matches in 2010-2011, thus making a perfect 100 percent win record.
Test Cricket
He made his test cricket debut in November 2004 against Australia. He was particularly better in playing in the long format. He had played 58 Tests, and scored 4154 runs with an average of 41.95. He made 9 centuries and 22 half centuries.
He made a significant achievement of scoring centuries in five consecutive test matches, in the time period from 2008 to 2009. This feat was earlier achieved by only a few players globally. He is also the only Indian batsman who have scored more than 300 runs in four consecutive Test series. His highest score was 206, which he scored in a match against Australia in 2008.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
In the 2007 T20 World Cup, he was India’s top scorer in the final of 2007 ICC World Twenty20 against Pakistan. There, he made 75 runs off 54 balls, ultimately leading the team to win. He ended his T20 International career with 37 matches and 932 runs.
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Gautam Gambhir Stats
Batting Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s |
Test | 58 | 104 | 4154 | 206 | 42.0 | 51.5 | 9 |
One Day International | 147 | 143 | 5238 | 150 | 39.7 | 85.2 | 11 |
T20 International | 37 | 36 | 932 | 75 | 27.4 | 119.0 | 0 |
Indian Premier League | 154 | 152 | 4217 | 93 | 31.0 | 123.9 | 0 |
Bowling Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Balls Bowled | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average |
Test | 58 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2.00 | – |
One Day International | 147 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 | – |
T20 International | 37 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Indian Premier League | 154 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Fielding Career Statistics
Format | Catches | Runs Out | Stumpings |
Test | 38 | 3 | 0 |
One Day International | 36 | 6 | 0 |
T20 International | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Indian Premier League | 28 | 8 | 0 |
Awards and Achievements
- He was the top scorer for India in the final of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
- In 2008, he received the Arjuna Award (India’s second highest award for sports, which is awarded by the President of India)
- In 2009, he was the ICC Test Player of the year. He was named as the best Test player globally by the ICC.
- He was the Number 1 ranking player for Test batsmen in 2009.
- In 2011, he led them to win in the ICC Cricket World Cup. He made 97 runs in the final.
- He was the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and led the franchise to win their IPL titles, one in 2012, and the second one in 2014.
- In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri Award, which is India’s fourth highest civilian award.
- He made five consecutive Test centuries, which is a rare achievement in the world of cricket.
Conclusion
Gautam Gambhir retired from all forms of cricket in 2018. Currently, he is appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Men’s Cricket Team. He will always be beloved by all his fans, and now his journey as a captain post retirement marks a beginning of a new chapter.
