Gautam Gambhir Net Worth, Age, Wife, Wiki, Height, Career

Gautam Gambhir, born on October 14, 1981 (42 years old), and with a net worth of approximately INR 265 crores ($32 million), has recently been appointed as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his aggressive style and smart strategies, Gambhir’s new role is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team’s performance.

His appointment has been praised by many, including cricket legend Dale Steyn, who believes Gambhir’s leadership will build on the successes achieved under previous coach Rahul Dravid.

As Gambhir takes on this new role, cricket fans are eagerly watching, excited to see how his innovative strategies and leadership will impact the Indian team’s future success on the international stage.

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This article dives into his life journey, career achievements, and his impressive net worth.

Gautam Gambhir Net Worth

$32 Million

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About Gautam Gambhir Net Worth

Gautam Gambhir, with a net worth of approximately $32 million (INR 265 crores), has a significant annual income of around INR 12 crore. His IPL salary for 2024 is INR 25 crores. 

He also earns through brand endorsements with companies like MRF, Reebok, CricPlay, Redcliffe Labs, and Real11. His luxury car collection includes an Audi Q5, BMW 530D, Mercedes GLS 350D, Toyota Corolla, and Mahindra Bolero Stinger. 

Gambhir owns a house in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. His primary income sources are his cricket salary, IPL mentorship, brand endorsements, business ventures, and real estate investments.

What is Gautam Gambhir IPL Salary

In 2024, Gambhir earned a substantial INR 25 Crores as a mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders. In 2018, he played for Delhi Daredevils with a salary of INR 2.8 Crores. During his tenure with Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 to 2017, his annual salary was consistently high, with INR 12.5 Crores each year from 2014 to 2017 and INR 11.04 Crores each year from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he played for Delhi Daredevils, earning INR 2.9 Crores each year from 2008 to 2010.

In total, Gautam Gambhir’s IPL earnings amount to an impressive INR 94.62 Crores. Although Gambhir retired from all forms of cricket in March 2019, he continued to contribute to the sport in various capacities. By 2024, Gambhir was not playing as an active cricketer but served as a mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders, leveraging his experience and expertise to guide the team.

Gautam Gambhir Career

He is a former Indian cricketer and the current Gautam Gambhir head coach of the Indian national cricket team. He began playing cricket at the age of 10 and was selected for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in 2000.

International Career

Gambhir made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh in 2003. Over his career, he played 58 Tests, 147 ODIs, and 37 T20Is. His Test career was particularly notable for his consistency, with a career-best score of 206 against Australia in the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He was instrumental in India’s victories in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, finishing as the top scorer in the final of the latter.

• Test Matches: 4,154 runs at an average of 41.95, including 9 Gautam Gambhir centuries.
• ODIs: 5,238 runs at an average of 39.68, including 11 centuries.
• T20Is: 932 runs with an average of 27.41.

IPL Career

Gautam Gambhir IPL was initially part of the Delhi Daredevils and later became the most expensive player in the 2011 IPL auction when he was bought by Gautam Gambhir KKR for $2.4 million. Under his captaincy, Gautam Gambhir KKR won the IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He finished his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2018.

Coaching and Mentorship

After retiring from all forms of cricket in March 2019, Gambhir transitioned into coaching and mentorship roles. He was the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants during the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons.

In 2024, he was appointed as the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders and later became the Gautam Gambhir India coach, starting his tenure in July 2024. As part of the Gautam Gambhir coaching staff, his experience and leadership are highly valued.

Achievements

• Awards: Arjuna Award in 2008, Padma Shri in 2019.
• Records: Second-highest run-scorer in the 2008 IPL season, five consecutive Test centuries between 2008-2010, and pivotal roles in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins.

Gautam Gambhir Wiki

Name	Gautam Gambhir
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Siblings	Sister: Ekta Gambhir
Religion	Hinduism
Profession	Former Cricketer, Politician, Head Coach
Parents	Father: Deepak Gambhir Mother: Seema Gambhir
Nick Name	Gauti, The Second Wall
Net Worth in Indian Rupees	INR 265 Crores
Net Worth in Dollar	$32 Million
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	New Delhi, India
Marital Status	Married to Natasha Jain
Hobbies	Playing badminton, listening to music, doing yoga
Weight	66 kg
Height	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Current Residence	Rajendra Nagar, Delhi
Jersey Number	5
Coach	Sanjay Bharadwaj, Raju Tandon, Naveen Chopra, Pawan Gulati
Bowling Style	Right-arm legbreak
Batting Style	Left-handed

Gautam Gambhir Social Media Presence

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Facts About Gautam Gambhir

• Gautam Gambhir joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March 2019.
• Gambhir won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from East Delhi as a BJP candidate.
• In 2022 and 2023, he served as a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
• Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team in 2024.
• His hobbies include playing badminton, listening to music, and doing yoga.
• His hair color is black, and his eye color is dark brown.
• Gambhir’s jersey number was 5 in both domestic and international cricket.
• Gautam Gambhir was coached by Sanjay Bharadwaj, Raju Tandon, Naveen Chopra, and Pawan Gulati.
• His batting style is left-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm legbreak.

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