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Gambhir Slams Critics: "Didn't Take 17 Years To Win 2nd World Cup"
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News18•23-09-2026, 20:20
Gambhir Slams Critics: "Didn't Take 17 Years To Win 2nd World Cup"
- •Gautam Gambhir defended the Indian cricket team against recent criticism, emphasizing their double World Cup wins.
- •India faced consecutive T20I series defeats against Ireland and England after winning the 2026 T20 World Cup, prompting a BCCI review.
- •Gambhir highlighted India's achievements between World Cups, stating it took only 17 months to win a third World Cup, not 17 years for a second.
- •He praised T20I captain Shreyas Iyer for his selflessness, noting Iyer's willingness to adjust his batting position for the team's benefit.
- •Gambhir, who worked with Iyer at KKR, cited Iyer's move from his preferred No. 4 position as a key leadership quality.
Key Questions Answered
Gautam Gambhir defended his team by pointing out that a few poor results do not make them a bad side, noting that it took them only 17 months to win another World Cup rather than 17 years.
India suffered consecutive T20I series defeats against Ireland and England following their victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Gambhir praised Shreyas Iyer for his selflessness as a leader, specifically highlighting Iyer's willingness to move away from his preferred batting position at No. 4 to put the team's needs first.
