Aꦐfter playing 15 years of international cricket for India, Gautam Gambhir announced his retirement from all formats of the game on Tuesday (December 4).
“After more than fifteen years of cricket for my country, I want to retire from playing this beautiful game. Two World Cups, highest run-getter in the final of both games, it is the stuff that dreams are made of,” Gambhir said in a video that he posted on his Facebook page.
The two-times World Cup♏ winner, who last played for ಞIndia in 2016 against England in Rajkot, scored 4154 runs in Test cricket in 58 matches, 5238 runs in ODIs and 932 in T20Is. He will be playing his final match for Delhi in the ongoing Ranji Trophy against Andhra Pradesh.
Gambhir’s retirement has left his former teammates and friends emotional, who took to Twitter to bid farewell to the southpaw.
Here’s how cricket fraternity bid farewell to Gautam Gambhir:
Congratulations on a glorious career. You were a special talent and had a Gambhir role in our win in the World Cu🧜p finals. Batting with you at Napier was extra special. Enjoy your second innings with family and friends!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
It's been an absolute honour to play alongside you and against you. Congratulations on a phenomenal career and I wish you a happy retirement, 👏🇮🇳
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)
One of Indias best has bid farewell to the game, you have been inspirational to me and many others over the years and now I 🦹am sure is the beginning of even better things from you.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
24ಌ2 matches, 10324 runs – wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work & persistence to the field. Thank you for your exemplary contribution to the field of cricket it was an honour to share the pitch with you. Wishing you all the success.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Bidding farewell to on🌄e of the finest players of the country . Wish the best for you in the future Gauti Bhai 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Played with all heart with sඣome amazing m✨atch winning knocks for the country and I’m sure your journey ahead will be even better. Happy retirement brother
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Congratulations on a fantastic career. You can be very proud of the way you played every time you stepped on to the cricket field. I cherish 💫the truly memorable moments we shared & am sure you will continue to serve the country in your own ways.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Congratulations on y🐻our fantastic journey . I’m extremely happy I had the privilege of sharing a bit of it with you 🏏
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Thank you for all💃 the memories, . It was an honour to play under you at KKR and also to see you bat at the most difficult situations. Wishing you a g🐲reat life ahead.
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
It Was a pleasure sharing the dressing room with you fo🍎r India KKR and DD. Wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh)
Congratulations mate. Respect…always. And love this video. Enjoy the next chapter.
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381)
Congratulations Gautam on your decorated career, you’ve always been a fierce competitor along wit🌌h a very astute leader! Enjoy your next chapter.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
Congratulations on a career full of Glory and a lot of Guts !! The wi👍ns of 2007, 2011 World Cups and an endless list of great knocks will stay fresh in our minds always! Thank You for your contribution to Indian Cricket! Wish ಌYou all the best for future endeavours!
— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar)
I have seen the 🔥 and passion up close way back in '03 in a game vs Leicester and it has been the same right throughout. A fantastic career and pleasant heroic 🏆 memories for people to cherish and talk about for years. All the best , you deserve an applause 👏
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
Goodbyes are never easy, but I'd like to congratulate bhai on a great career. You always rose to the big occasion. As a youngster, it was special for me to play for the first time in IPL under you for .Wish you all the best in your next innings.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
Congratulations on ur wonderful൲ career bhai.I hav had lots of learning experiences playing aloཧngside u.Thanks 4 ur guidance.U hav played ur cricket like a warrior. Thank u 4 so many lovely memories which u gave 2 all of us. Best wishes for ur future endeavours 👍👊
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
One of India's bests. Farewell . All the best for your future!
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1)
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I know how deeply loved the game. He took the most difficult decision of his life & decided to retire. He will be always remembered for his : His 75 in final '07, highest in match. His 97 in 2011 WC final, highest for . Wish you luck!
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8)
Congratulations Gautam bhai on your fantastic career.. it has always been a pleasure playing with and 🦂against you.. You have been a fighter and a great motivator.. Thanks for your contributions to Indian cricket.. Happy retirement 🙏👍🏻
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
All the best for your future ! Well done on a fantastic caree🌺r! Proud of what you’ve contributed to Indian cricket. Best to family.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
Spent the evening with the Run Machine but didn’t realize that he had called time on his career brilliant career,always played with passion..congratulations GG on a fabulous time playing the sport…Godspeed to you🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali)
It’s always a tough decision to make but you only know when is the best time. I wish you all the best for your future . Gre꧃at memories of p🍌laying together for the country. Keep rocking!
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
That was really inspiring video gauti bhai…i have learned a lot from you not as a player but as a human also…thanku bhaii
— praveen kumar (@praveenkumar)
Farewell champion !! Wish you luck, power and happiness for ꩵthe life ahead!
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops)