Gautam Gambhir Quick Facts
| Full Name | Gautam Gambhir |
| Profession | Former cricketer, coach and politician |
| Date of Birth | 14 October 1981 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 45 (turns 45 on 14 October 2026) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Modern School, New Delhi |
| Playing Style | Left-handed opening batter |
| International Debuts | ODI 2003 (vs Bangladesh), Test 2004 (vs Australia), T20I 2007 (vs Scotland) |
| Spouse | Natasha Jain (married October 2011) |
| Known For | 2011 World Cup, 2007 World T20, Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy, India head coach |
Gautam Gambhir Career in Numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 58 | 4,154 | 9 |
| ODI | 147 | 5,238 | 11 |
| T20I | 37 | 932 | 0 |
These figures are the international career totals listed in the source reviewed.
Early Life and Family
Gambhir was born on 14 October 1981 in New Delhi and attended Modern School there. He was adopted by his maternal grandparents as an infant, and his parents are Deepak and Seema Gambhir. He did not pursue a graduate degree. He married Natasha Jain in October 2011.
Breakthrough
Gambhir made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in April 2003 and his Test debut against Australia in November 2004. In 2009 he was named ICC Test Player of the Year and briefly ranked the No. 1 Test batsman.
Gautam Gambhir Career Journey
Early International Career (2003 to 2010)
He established himself as an opening batter, played in the Delhi Daredevils IPL side from 2008, and received the Arjuna Award in 2008.
World Title Years (2007 to 2011)
He scored 75 off 54 balls in the final of the 2007 ICC World T20, and 97 off 122 balls in the final of the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
IPL Captaincy and Retirement (2011 to 2018)
He captained Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 to 2017 and led them to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He captained Delhi Daredevils in 2010 and again in 2018, and retired from all cricket in December 2018.
Coaching and Politics (2019 to 2026)
He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2019 and served as Member of Parliament for East Delhi from 2019 to 2024. He was a mentor for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 2023, and for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. He was appointed India’s head coach in July 2024, and the source reports that the team won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2025 Asia Cup, and reached the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Gautam Gambhir Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Arjuna Award |
| 2009 | ICC Test Player of the Year |
| 2019 | Padma Shri |
Gautam Gambhir Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | IPL and coaching fees, and former BCCI central contract and match fees |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gautam Gambhir
How old is Gautam Gambhir?
Gambhir was born on 14 October 1981, so he is 45 as of October 2026.
When did Gautam Gambhir retire?
He retired from all cricket in December 2018.
What is Gautam Gambhir’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
