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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Profile of Gautam Gambhir

Full Name: Gautam Gambhir
Born: October 14, 1981, Delhi, India
Major Team: India, Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, India Red, Indian Board President's XI, Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI
Batting Style: Left-hand Batsman
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Test Debut: India v Australia at Mumbai, Nov 3-5, 2004
ODI Debut: Bangladesh v India at Dhaka, Apr 11, 2003
T20 Debut: India v Scotland at Durban, Sep 13, 2007

Gautam Gambhir a stylish left hand opening batsman who has achieved and cements his place in the current Indian team by his outstanding performance in all formats of the game. He averages more than 90 in test cricket during year 2008-2009.

His solid footwork, high bat-lift and a boldly young approach perplexed bowlers more than once as vigilant defense was substituted by the aerial route over point. His career started with in-out from the Indian squad on several occasion, however he has cemented his place on the tour of Australia where he scored few centuries in the triangular series.

He is now a regular and important member of Indian squad.

Gautam Gambhir Cricket Records

	Tests	ODI's	T20’s
Batting Records
Matches	41	114	23
Innings	74	110	22
Runs Scored	3336	4073	621
Batting Averages	48.34	40.73	28.22
Strike Rates	52.23	86.38	124.20
100s	9	9	0
50s	16	25	6
4s	411	448	74
6s	7	16	8
Highest Score	206	150*	70
Bowling Records
Balls Overs Bowled	-	6	-
Wickets	-	0	-
Bowling Average	-	-	-
Economy Rate	-	13.00	-
Best Bowling (Wicket/Run)	-	-	-
Catches	30	32	5