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Gautam Gambhir celebrates 45th birthday with messages from former teammates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Gautam Gambhir celebrates 45th birthday with messages from former teammates

Summary

Gautam Gambhir celebrated his 45th birthday on October 14, receiving heartfelt wishes from former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina. Singh praised Gambhir's fighting spirit and ongoing achievements, while Raina lauded his contributions to Indian cricket. Additionally, Rohan Jaitley and Rajeev Shukla recognized Gambhir's impact on the sport. Gambhir, who was a key player in India's 2011 World Cup win, has been head coach since July 2024, leading India to multiple tournament victories.

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By the Numbers

•Gautam Gambhir turned 45 years old on October 14.
•Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina sent birthday wishes to Gambhir.
•Gambhir led India to victories in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup.
•Gambhir's international career spanned from 2003 to 2016, with over 10,000 runs.
•He was head coach of the Indian team since July 2024.

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3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Gautam Gambhir turns 45: 'A fighter on the field' - special birthday wishes pour in

What they're saying

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Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina expressed their birthday wishes to Gautam Gambhir as he turned 45 years old. Both former teammates praised Gambhir for his contributions and fighting spirit in Indian cricket. Rohan Jaitley and Rajeev Shukla also extended their wishes, highlighting his impact on the sport. Gambhir had a successful playing career before becoming head coach in July 2024.
— Yahoo Sports

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