Twitter happy with Gautam Gambhir's reported decision of entering politics

Gautam Gambhir’s cricketing career has been illustrious one. He made his international debut back in 2003 against Bangladesh and has tasted a significant amount of success. He was a part of the victorious World Cup squads which won the 2007 World T20 in South Africa and the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent. However, the last few years haven’t been fruitful for the left-handed batsman.

He last donned the national colours back in 2016 in a Test match against England. The 36-year-old hasn’t had the greatest of times in the domestic cricket as well. Prior to the 2016/17 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he stepped down as the skipper of Delhi and then didn’t play any match in the season thereafter. He also wasn’t given the captaincy in the Ranji trophy last year and Ishant Sharma was made the captain.

Gambhir in the political fraternity?

His career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has gone into the doldrums as well. He was previously appointed the captain of the Delhi Daredevils (DD). Nevertheless, following the franchise’s loss in the first few matches, he decided to resign from his position. Moreover, he didn’t play the next matches. At the age of 36, the Delhi-born cricketer doesn’t seem to have much of a chance to resurrect his career.

Recently, it has been learned that he may be contesting the elections of Delhi on the tickets of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Currently, Aam Aadmi Party, headed by Arvind Kejriwal is the ruling party in the state. BJP would be desperate to emerge victorious as New Delhi is the capital of India. Previously, a number of cricketers have tried their hands in the field of politics.

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former Indian batsman, is a minister in the Punjab government. The likes of Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Azharuddin have also fought elections on the ticket of Congress. In the meantime, Twitter is happy with the news of Gambhir and they welcomed him gleefully with open arms.

Here is how Twitter reacted

@GautamGambhir sir aap ko Politics m nahi aana chahiye…bcz hmsb aap ki bht respect krte h,agr aap iss poltcs m aaenge to aap ne jo itni mehnat se jo Izzat banaai h or aap ko jo Shohrat mili h ye sab khatam hojaaegi..so plz🙏🙏🙏

— Gauhar Shameem GauS (@g_s_gaus) August 19, 2018

@GautamGambhir Why??? Why let politics destroy your spirit?

— Proud villager (@Wordzeala) August 20, 2018

.@GautamGambhir heard that you are joining politics. Sir with due respect please I want to see you as cricketer for many more years please it's my request not to end your cricket career. love you Dil se. Hope to see you again in @KKRiders @iamsrk

— Nitesh Khandelwal (@NKhandelwal1995) August 18, 2018

https://t.co/osJgLro53k

Obviously a welcome move.. More people like him should be in politics.

But i would like to confirm this. Is it true ? @GautamGambhir @TajinderBagga @tiwarymanoj @VijayGoelBJP @KapilMishra_IND @mssirsa

— Avnish Gupta 🇮🇳 (@avnish352) August 19, 2018

@GautamGambhir is it true that you are going to join politics? Then do it as early as possible🙏 https://t.co/E64vJSTCLw

— Singapore Sheikh (@sircaustick) August 18, 2018

एक और आक्रामक तीर भाजपा के तरकश में शामिल होने को तैयार 😎
लेकिन सबसे बड़ी बात ये है कि अग़र गंभीर को दिल्ली से टिकट मिलेगा तो टिकट कटेगा किसका 😛

हमको तो उदित राज सर जी पर ही अंदेशा लग रहा है , ख़ैर पार्टी का निर्णय बहुत सोच विचार कर ही होगा … https://t.co/HeGdPN0xeb

— Shailabh (@shailabhnandan) August 19, 2018

It's not the fame but character and commitment towards your country.. though you may be shotdown through politics.. but we respect your commitment towards the country.. and your character to stand against the odds.. love you @GautamGambhir

— Ram gorripati (@RamGorripati) August 19, 2018

@GautamGambhir sir love to hear that you are coming in politics
We lack people like you all the best for future we are with you

— Jagjeet Sahu🇮🇳 (@just_ms55) August 19, 2018

Honest people like Gambhir must join politics.

— Ankit Kumar Jaiswal (@AnkitKrJais) August 19, 2018

@GautamGambhir sir… Is it true ?? if this news will true then i knew you will fully commited and dedicated in next innings (politics) also as you were shown in cricket field 👏 pic.twitter.com/tRsUEs9t4z

— प्रशांत पाठक 🏇 (@sanatanyodha) August 19, 2018

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