 "Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir speaks to reporters at a press conference. Image: AFP")
As the excitement builds for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the center of online attention for a cryptic social media post that left fans puzzled. On Tuesday, Gambhir took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a message that read, “Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Devotion to Motherland!”
Gambhir faces backlash
Currently in the UAE with the Indian team gearing up for their opening match against Bangladesh on 20 February, Gambhir’s post has created a buzz on social media. The cryptic nature of his message sparked a wave of reactions, with many fans interpreting it as an indication that the head coach might be distracted from the task at hand.
Social media users were quick to suggest that Gambhir’s post might have been inspired by the recently released Bollywood film about the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal. The timing of Gambhir’s post has left fans thinking if the head coach may be channeling his energy on the wrong thing, especially during an important tournament like the Champions Trophy.
Impact Shorts
View AllThe Indian cricket team arrived in Dubai for the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday. The Rohit Sharma-led side began practicing for the tournament from the very next day onward without taking any day off. India had reached the final of the previous Champions Trophy held in England. However, the Men in Blue lost to arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash. It will be interesting to see if India can win the title this time around with a more settled team than before.