Former Indian cricketer and current men’s team head coach, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple, where he offered prayers. The temple committee facilitated the rituals during his visit, which attracted a large number of devotees and fans. Gambhir expressed his faith, mentioning that he feels called by the deity and blessed by him.
He commended the temple management for their well-organized arrangements and expressed a desire for more devotees to seek blessings at the temple in the future. Gambhir highlighted the deity’s reputation for supporting those who have faced defeat, noting that seeking refuge at the temple often leads to positive outcomes.
Gambhir recently led the Indian cricket team to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, where they defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. This win marked India’s third T20 World Cup title and the first successful defense of the trophy on home soil. With this achievement, Gambhir joined the ranks of elite coaches like Rahul Dravid and Lalchand Rajput, who have guided India to T20 World Cup glory.
Having previously captained Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024, Gambhir was appointed head coach of the Indian team after the 2024 T20 World Cup. Looking ahead, Gambhir and the Indian cricket team are gearing up for a multi-format series against Afghanistan, featuring a test match and three ODIs in June 2026, followed by two T20Is in Ireland. Subsequently, India will face England in a five-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series.
