Gautam Gambhir Quotes

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Gautam Gambhir

Profession : Athlete

Birth : October 14, 1981

I think you need to be a leader, not a captain. You may have seen a lot of captains in this country, but the most important thing is to be a leader.

Gautam Gambhir

I think the only time I show my emotions and anger is on the cricket field; otherwise, I've mellowed down. And with age, I think, with age you always end up mellowing down.

Gautam Gambhir

Strike rates depend on the surfaces you play on.

Gautam Gambhir

It's not a successful captain that makes a successful team.

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I am a very strong believer in one thing. The more physically fit you are, the more mentally fit you get.

Gautam Gambhir

Any opportunity you get to play for your country and wear that blue cap is an honour.

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When I go on to the field, it is also like my office. I have to give my 100 per cent, and I have to be really committed to it. It's all about winning.

Gautam Gambhir

Tests are special, the format closest to my heart.

Gautam Gambhir

I genuinely do not even see the stats. It is just about the ability of the individual; what he brings to the table is all that matters.

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I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

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When I'm playing a team sport, it's not about one individual, it's about everyone, from me to the other 23 people who were there, to all the support staff who've worked very hard behind the scenes.

Gautam Gambhir

My mood depends on how I treat my toothbrushes. Being a skipper is a strenuous job, and when you are going through a rough phase, obviously you start taking out your frustration. You can't take it out on anyone: you can't take it out on your teammates or your wife. The only person that is left is your toothbrush.

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I think Delhiites know how to party, but Kolkata has people who know how to celebrate. I think that's the main difference.

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The face of the team are the people who're playing on the cricket field. The team is not about one individual.

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Whatever good or bad is said by former cricketers is considered gospel. Our media should not blow out of proportion the opinion of former cricketers.

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I play for India, I play for the 100 million people of my country.

Gautam Gambhir

I grew up playing on unprepared surfaces where your wicket depended on quickly adapting to the bounce. As a kid, I could never differentiate off-spin from leg-spin. All I looked to do was to try to hit the ball before it pitched.

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Yes, I'm the same grumpy Gautam who smiles very less on the field. I go very quiet before going into the match. I guess it works for me, though my team-mates keep telling me it is just a game.

Gautam Gambhir

It used to hurt me that people thought I didn't have the technique and the temperament to play Test cricket.

Gautam Gambhir

To me, form is not about scoring runs but how you feel about your game. Sometimes the runs are not there, but you know you are batting well, and that is good form for me.

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