Never thought I would rise to top rankings so soon, says Gautam Gambhir
India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir never thought of rising to the top of the ICC Test rankings in such short span of his career but more than the numero uno status he felt happy to have helped the country win matches abroad.
Gambhir had become only the sixth Indian to occupy the top slot of the ICC Test chart and he did that in the fifth year of his international career, having made his debut against Australia in November in Mumbai.
“I never thought to get to the top (of ICC Test chart) so soon. But it is great to reach the top of the rankings,” he said.
“But more than the top spot I am happy to have helped India win Test matches in England, Australia and New Zealand. I have contributed in them and I am happy,” the 27-year-old left-hander said.
Asked which form of cricket he enjoyed most, Gambhir said, “The great players of the game excel in Test cricket. Any cricketer would want to make a name in Test cricket. It is just the same for me also,” he said.
On his relationship with Virender Sehwag, Gambhir said he would not shy away from taking advice from his opening partner on any cricketing issue.
“I had an excellent on and off-field relationship with Sehwag. I don’t have any hesitation to go up to him and sort out any cricketing issues with him,” Gambhir said.
The Delhi batsman said he would spend the nearly two-month break from cricket with his family members.
“I have been away from home for the last seven months so I will spend the break from cricket with my family. As for marriage I have not thought about it. Lots of cricket are coming up after two months. So cricket is my priority now,” the Delhi batsman said.
