Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir slammed the third umpire after a crucial catch by Rahul Tripathi was not given in KKR's favour during their IPL 2021 match against Punjab Kings on Friday (October 1).

'This can end someone's campaign': Gautam Gambhir blasts 3rd umpire's decision on Rahul Tripathi's catch - Watch

The debate over of 'spirit of cricket' has taken the centre stage once again after the controversy involving R Ashwin and Eoin Morgan became one of the major talking points in the ongoing second leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Jumping to increase social media followers: Gautam Gambhir slams R Ashwin's critics after Eoin Morgan controversy

Former Indian opener and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir had a successful stint as the KKR franchise's skipper from 2011-2017. Under his captaincy, KKR won the title twice -- in 2012 and 2014 -- and saw plenty of players go onto make a name for themselves.

'Not pushing Suryakumar Yadav...' - Gautam Gambhir reveals biggest regret during successful stint as KKR captain

While MS Dhoni has led to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) revamp in first-half of IPL 14, after a disappointing IPL 2020 campaign, his own form has been below-par, to say the least.

IPL 14: Gautam Gambhir decodes MS Dhoni's struggles, reveals why CSK skipper is finding it difficult to be among runs

The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE soon after IPL 14's conclusion. While there is still a month left for the marquee event to kick off, there is plenty of excitement among the ardent cricket fans to see some top teams compete against each other for the biggest title in the shortest format of the game.

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy pips R Ashwin in Gautam Gambhir's India XI for marquee face-off vs Pakistan

Virat Kohli-led India were on the cusp of winning their first-ever Test series on English soil, after a gap of 14 years, when the fifth and final Test got cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis in the Indian camp.

'Virat Kohli will have to...' - Gautam Gambhir makes bold claim on RCB captain's form ahead of IPL 2021 UAE leg

India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup was finally announced on Wednesday (September 8). The Men in Blue, under the leadership of Virat Kohli, will kick off the campaign by taking on arch-rivals Pakistan.

'Surya is a completely different class, as compared to Shreyas Iyer': Gautam Gambhir

On Wednesday (September 8), BCCI announced Team India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, in the UAE from October 17. While the squad had some surprise omissions and additions, the inclusion of MS Dhoni as India's mentor send the country's cricket fans into a frenzy.

Twitterati hilariously trolls Gautam Gambhir after MS Dhoni named Team India's mentor for T20 World Cup

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said that off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin`s selection in the squad for the men`s T20 World Cup gives the Indian team a completely new dimension.

It just gives you a completely new dimension: Gautam Gambhir on R Ashwin's T20 World Cup selection

Gautam Gambhir has reprimanded the Kolkata Knight Riders' top order following their 18-run rout against the Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday. The previous KKR captain felt that the establishment's top-request, containing Nitish Rana (9), Shubman Gill (0), Rahul Tripathi (8), and Eoin Morgan (7), 'froze' in the powerplay overs and lost their wickets.

IPL 2021 - Gautam Gambhir criticizes KKR's top-order for loss against CSK

Former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir was left fuming with Eoin Morgan's captaincy after Maxwell and ABD powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to 204/4 by the end of 20 overs.

IPL 2021- 'Weirdest kind of captaincy': Gautam Gambhir slams KKR skipper Eoin Morgan

Virat Kohli has hit a rough patch with the bat as the Indian skipper was dismissed for a duck in the first T20I against England. However, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has said that there is no need to be worried about Kohli’s form.

'I believe this format is such': Gambhir predicts Virat Kohli's form ahead of 2nd T20I

Rishabh Pant on Friday continued his fearless approach in international cricket as he left everyone awestruck with his reverse-swat against Jofra Archer in the first T20I between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Courageous shot': Gautam Gambhir lauds Rishabh Pant's reverse-flick that went for 6

Former World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh stirred controversy after tweeting about the pitch that was used for the third Test between India and England in Ahmedabad.

'Wickets are different today': Gautam Gambhir on Yuvraj Singh's tweet

292 cricketers are set to go under the hammer for the upcoming IPL 2021 on Thursday at Chennai. Several franchises have kept a close eye on big names like Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell for the upcoming auctions.

Gautam Gambhir picks his next 'superstar' ahead of IPL 2021 auctions

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction, former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has tipped franchises to sign the "next Andre Russell" as the southpaw made predictions about which players can become big-money signing in the IPL 2021 auction.

IPL 2021 Auction: Gautam Gambhir tips franchise to sign 'next Andre Russell'

Former India opener and Kolkata Knight Rider skipper Gautam Gambhir said that he was surprised that the Indian Premier League franchise chose to retain left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav for the 2021 season.

'Now that you have retained him, they should play him': Gambhir on Kuldeep Yadav

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has donated Rs one crore for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. The cricketer-turned-politician said the donation was made by him and his family for a "glorious" temple in Ayodhya that is the dream of all Indians.

Gautam Gambhir contributes Rs 1 crore for Ram Temple construction

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir praised his fellow Delhi-based batsman Rishabh Pant for his splendid knock at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third Test against Australia.

'He batted the way he should've batted': Gautam Gambhir praises Rishabh Pant for his brave knock at the SCG

India struck all the right chords on Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. They bundled out the hosts on 195 before stumps. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels that Australia's batting is ‘fragile’.

'Look to get 275 and give something to your bowlers': Gautam Gambhir on India's performance on Day 1

India's former opener Gautam Gambhir lavished praises on Indian skipper Virat Kohli after he shattered a monumental record of surpassing Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar by becoming the quickest batsman to score 12,000 One Day International (ODI) runs on Thursday.

'Hats off': Gautam Gambhir reacts to Virat Kohli's milestone

Royal Challengers Bangalore ran out steam in the second half of the tournament and ended up losing five matches in a row, including the eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Eight years is long time': Gautam Gambhir wants RCB to remove Virat Kohli as skipper

Team India is yet to fill the void left by MS Dhoni's retirement. Dhoni's prolific career and records make him one of the best in the game. After his retirement, Rishabh Pant was looked at as a replacement after making name for himself in Indian Premier League.

'He can never be MS Dhoni': Gautam Gambhir on Rishabh Pant

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