One of the finest openers to ever play for Team India and current head coach, Gautam Gambhir turned 43 today, October 14, 2024.
The former cricket player had a significant role in India’s victory in the 2007 and 2011 World Cups. As a skipper, he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two titles in 2012 and 2014. Even after retiring, Gambhir, well-known for his never-give-up attitude, guided the team to its third title in ten years.
According to sources, KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan wanted GG to stay with KKR for the next ten years, but the latter chose to become India’s head coach, albeit at a reduced salary and higher workload.
Talking about his performance with the bat for team India, Gambhir scored 5238 runs throughout 147 ODIs. In the same format, he has 11 tons and 34 half-centuries to his credit. In Test cricket, he scored 4154 runs at an average of 41.95. The Delhi-based batter has nine centuries and 22 half-centuries in the game’s longest version. He also represented India 37 times in T20 internationals. While his stats may not reflect his significant achievements, Gambhir is nonetheless recognised as one of the greats due to his match-winning knocks in both World Cup finals.
In 2019, the southpaw batter received the Padma Shri as well. The former Indian cricket player’s success in the business world over the years has influenced the value of his brand. Let’s examine the former Indian cricket player’s interests, net wealth, endorsements, and charity contributions:
Net Worth:
Gautam Gambhir’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 265 crore. Gambhir’s financial river originates from various sources.
GG’s primary house is in Rajinder Nagar and is valued at INR 15 crore. He is an avid enthusiast of motor racing. His collection includes a Maruti Suzuki SX4 (INR 8 lakh), a Toyota Corolla (INR 20 lakh), and a custom-built Mahindra Bolero Stinger (INR 9 lakh). Gautam also owns premium automobiles, including an Audi Q5 (INR 52 lakh) and a BMW 530D (INR 67 lakh). Gautam Gambhir also owns a KTM bike.
The former player has purportedly earned INR 12 crore as a coach and former mentor for KKR, in addition to endorsements. That is a huge boost to his ever-increasing fortune!
Endorsements:
Even throughout his playing career, he was a brand endorser for MRF, Reebok and more.
The former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor is currently the brand ambassador for Lava International Ltd., Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles (PSV) and Real11, a fantasy gaming platform. He also has an endorsement contract with Radcliffe Labs. With him being the head coach, his popularity will surely enhance from here on.
Investments:
As per previous records, Gautam Gambhir is an active investor who has made significant investments in both public and private firms. He has invested INR 10 lakh in HDFC Equity Funds and INR 2.5 crore in the Kotak Mahindra Group, across seven categories. Gambhir has also invested INR 2.21 crore in ICICI Prudential Funds across three categories.
An expert in inside-out shots, GG also owns an exquisite residence in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar, a plot in Noida’s JP Vish Town, and a property in Malkapur village. He has also invested in bonds issued by the National Highway Authority of India and has shares in a number of technology and financial firms.
Charity:
The current head coach of India is a well-known philanthropist who has previously donated to several charities. He established the Gautam Gambhir Foundation, which caters for the young children of India’s fallen warriors. In addition, his charity opened a Free Community Kitchen in Delhi to serve free food to everybody. Gautam Gambhir is also caring after the children of the 25 CRPF troopers martyred in Chhattisgarh in 2017.
He has also pledged that he plans to donate his organs once he dies.
