KKR had announced the return of Gautam Gambhir as a mentor on 21 November 2023.
Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir (Gautam Gambhir) requested party chief Jagat Prakash Nadda to relieve him of political duties ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024).
In fact, today on March 2, Gautam Gambhir has requested BJP President JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on his cricket commitments. India’s 2011 World Cup-winning opening batsman thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him the opportunity to serve the public.
Gautam Gambhir is leaving BJP for KKR
Let us tell you, Gautam Gambhir will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL 2024 starting from March 22.kkr), hence he has decided to stay away from politics for the time being.
Gautam Gambhir wrote on social media platform I heartily thank Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Honorable Home Minister Amit Shah Ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind!”
See Gautam Gambhir’s X post here –
I have requested Hon’ble Party President @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my political duties so that I can focus on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble HM @AmitShah ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 2, 2024
Let us tell you, Gautam Gambhir has taken this decision just a few days before his return to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The former India opener will work with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit in the upcoming IPL 2024.
Gambhir captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2011-17 and led them to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had announced Gambhir’s return as a mentor on 21 November 2023.