During the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir was a subject of considerable discussion. Under his coaching, Team India managed to draw the series 2-2. However, Gambhir’s prominence this time wasn’t due to his coaching strategies or team selection, but rather his serious demeanor, which captured the attention of fans. This drew the notice of UK cricket fans, which former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik humorously revealed. Dinesh Karthik shared a fun anecdote about how fans had complained about not seeing a smile on Gambhir’s face during the India-England series. This amusing incident came up during a broadcast of The Hundred tournament, where Karthik was conversing with Trent Rockets coach Andy Flower. Trent Rockets had won against Manchester Originals by seven wickets. After the match, Karthik jokingly mentioned that UK fans had written to Sky Sports, complaining about three people who hadn’t smiled throughout the summer season. The first name was Gautam Gambhir, the second was former England captain Nasser Hussain, who was in the commentary box, and the third was Andy Flower.
Following this, Karthik jokingly asked Flower, ‘Why don’t people see a smile on your face when you’re in the dugout as a coach?’ Flower responded with a laugh, saying, ‘People completely misunderstand me, and you know that very well.’ Karthik replied, ‘I certainly know.’ The video of this humorous incident is now going viral on social media.
Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious and sometimes intense personality, played a crucial role in India’s 2-2 draw in this series. This series against England was challenging for India, especially when the team was trailing 1-2. But Gambhir’s strategy and the enthusiasm of the young players led to a stunning comeback in the final Test, ending the series in a tie. During this time, Gambhir’s coaching style was praised, but his serious image sparked a different kind of discussion among fans.