After denying rumours in the past, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday announced that he was joining the BJP. The left-handed batsman joined BJP ahead of the upcoming polls, in the presence of Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad. He also met with the party president Amit Shah.
After denying rumours in the past, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday announced that he was joining the BJP. The left-handed batsman joined BJP ahead of the upcoming polls, in the presence of Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad. He also met with the party president Amit Shah.
Speaking at the event, the 37-year-old said: “I am joining this party(BJP) because I am inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s vision. I am honoured to get the opportunity to join this platform.”
Gambhir made his international debut for India in April 2003 in an ODI against Bangladesh and went on to play 147 ODIs for the side. The left-handed batsman also played 58 Tests in which he scored nine tons and 22 fifties. The 37-year-old announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in December last year after Delhi’s Ranji Trophy clash against Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking at the event, the 37-year-old said: “I am joining this party(BJP) because I am inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s vision. I am honoured to get the opportunity to join this platform.”
Gambhir made his international debut for India in April 2003 in an ODI against Bangladesh and went on to play 147 ODIs for the side. The left-handed batsman also played 58 Tests in which he scored nine tons and 22 fifties. The 37-year-old announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in December last year after Delhi’s Ranji Trophy clash against Andhra Pradesh.