Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina extended their heartfelt wishes to India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who turned 45 on Wednesday, October 14. Apart from them, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla and DDCA President Rohan
Jaitley also congratulated Gambhir, praising his contribution to Indian cricket. The former Indian opener is celebrating his birthday while on duty with the Indian team in Hyderabad, where India are preparing for the fourth T20I against the West Indies. The Men in Blue are currently leading 2-1 in the five-match series.
Gambhir has made a big contribution to Indian cricket and his journey from a left-handed opener to a successful coach has been excellent. In a 13-year international career spanning 2003 to 2016, he amassed 10324 runs across 242 matches. In Tests, he scored 4154 runs in 58 matches at an average of 41.95, including nine centuries with a highest of 206. In ODIs, he scored 5,238 runs in 147 matches at 39.68, with 11 hundreds and a top score of 150 not out. In T20Is, he scored 932 runs in 37 games at a strike rate of 119, with seven fifties and a highest score of 75.
Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina extend heartfelt wishes
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt message for Gambhir on Instagram, expressing his continued support for his former teammate and wishing him further success. “GG, you know I’ve always got your back and wish you only go from strength to strength! Happy birthday, brother. Always upwards and keep making us proud! Lots of love,” Yuvraj wrote.
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Meanwhile, Suresh Raina took to X to wish Gambhir on his special day. The former India batter praised the head coach’s fighting spirit and commitment to the country, describing him as a champion both on and off the field. “Happy Birthday, Gauti bhai. A fighter on the field, a champion at heart, and a man who has always stood tall for Indian cricket,” Raina wrote.
Happy Birthday, Gauti bhai 🎂🇮🇳
A fighter on the field, a champion at heart, and a man who has always stood tall for Indian cricket. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more milestones in your journey. Keep inspiring, keep leading! 💙🏏
@GautamGambhir https://t.co/ayPHRYWBd3
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 14, 2026
Rajeev Shukla, Rohan Jaitley congratulate India head coach
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also extended his birthday greetings to Gambhir, highlighting his competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to Indian cricket. Shukla wished the India coach good health, happiness and continued success, expressing hope that he would continue contributing to the growth and achievements of Indian cricket.
Heartiest birthday wishes to @GautamGambhir. Your passion for cricket, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to Indian cricket continue to inspire. May you be blessed with good health, happiness and continued success as you contribute to the growth and glory of Indian cricket. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 14, 2026
DDCA president Rohan Jaitley also conveyed his wishes, emphasising Gambhir’s connection with Delhi and his contribution to the game. “Happy Birthday, Gautam Gambhir! Wishing you good health, happiness and continued success. Delhi is proud of its own son and his invaluable contribution to Indian cricket,” Jaitley said.
Following his retirement, Gambhir moved into cricket administration and politics before returning to the sport in a coaching role. He took charge of the Indian men’s team in July 2024 and has since then led the side to title-winning campaigns at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
