Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was present during the Delhi Premier League finals, took part in a fun segment with the broadcasters.
In the presence of Gautam Gambhir, the DPL 2025 finals saw West Delhi Lions defeat Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets to lift the trophy under Nitish Rana’s leadership. Gambhir, who was also part of the presentation ceremony, gave a nostalgic feeling to the local fans, as they got to meet their local hero at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Gautam Gambhir Tags Kohli as ‘Desi Boy’ and Pant as ‘Most Funny’ in Lighthearted Segment
During the segment, Gambhir was asked to give cheerful tags to cricketers — from young talents to veteran players. He started with Virat Kohli, whom he called his ‘Desi Boy’, adding a local hero’s touch due to their shared Delhi connection. He named the legend Sachin Tendulkar as ‘Clutch’, associated the tag ‘Speed’ with Jasprit Bumrah for his pace, and called Nitish Rana the ‘Golden Arm’.
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In reference to his inherent eccentricity, Rishabh Pant was named the "Most Funny," Zaheer Khan as a death-over specialist, and Shubman Gill as the "Stylish Player."
All in all, it was a lighthearted and enjoyable segment that revealed Gambhir's more playful side. Given the previous animosities between the two, Virat Kohli's tag of "Desi Boy" was definitely the most unexpected. Gambhir’s cheerful personality was a delight for the fans.
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Gambhir Gears Up for Asia Cup 2025
His next big assignment will be the Asia Cup 2025, which starts on September 9 in the UAE. Gambhir has a strong record in T20s, having won most of his matches as a coach, and this will be his first T20I trophy campaign featuring multiple nations from Asia.
India will face the host nation UAE to kick off their campaign on September 10, while the most anticipated and controversial clash against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14.
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