Gambhir: I want to be a senior statesman, a mentor to the younger cricketers

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Published on: Jan 24, 2018

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who has captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two IPL titles, is all set to mentor youngsters irrespective of the team he plays for.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who has captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two IPL titles, is all set to mentor youngsters irrespective of the team he plays for.

"Back in 2011, I remember it was January and the only worry I had was whether I will be picked for the 50-over World Cup later that year or not. It was only on the day of the auction, I had a few butterflies in my tummy. Now, seven years later, I have a broader view to life and cricket," Gambhir told PTI prior to the auctions.

"I am at a stage of my career where I want to be a senior statesman, a mentor to the younger cricketers. Whether that happens in KKR, Sunrisers, Delhi, Mumbai I am absolutely fine with it," Gambhir added.

Gambhir admitted it would be difficult if KKR does not pick him this season. "Yes it will be, it will be tough as KKR gave a platform to express myself as a batsman, a leader, as a human. But at the end of the day I respect the call KKR has taken, they have some solid reasons behind the move which they have explained and I am fine with them,” he said.

--By A Cricket Correspondent

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