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Gautam Gambhir turns 44. He celebrates his birthday on October 14 every year. Fans and fellow cricketers often take to social media to wish him on this day, appreciating his contributions to Indian cricket as a player and coach. Former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the men’s team, Gautam Gambhir, celebrated his 44th birthday on October 14, Tuesday. Known for his calm personality and ability to perform under pressure, Gambhir was one of India’s most successful opening batsmen from 2003 to 2016, often partnering with Virender Sehwag to form a formidable opening duo.
Gautam Gambhir was born on October 14, 1981, which makes him 44 years old in 2025.
He was born into a Punjabi family. His father, Suresh Gambhir, is a retired government officer, and his mother, Padma Gambhir, is a homemaker. He has a brother named Saurabh Gambhir. Gautam is married to Natasha Jain, and the couple has a daughter, Ananya Gambhir.
Gautam Gambhir is married to Natasha Jain. The couple has a daughter named Ananya Gambhir. Gambhir often shares glimpses of his family life on social media, highlighting the importance of family support throughout his cricketing and coaching career.
Gambhir stands at 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall, a height that served him well as a compact and aggressive opening batsman during his international career.
Gambhir completed his schooling at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, Delhi, and graduated in Economics from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University.
Gautam Gambhir’s net worth in 2025 is estimated at around ₹265 crore. This wealth has been built through his long and successful cricketing career, IPL earnings, coaching roles, brand endorsements, business ventures, and investments. He earns a substantial annual salary as the head coach of Team India, in addition to income from endorsements and other business activities.
Coaching: As India’s head coach, Gambhir reportedly earns around ₹12 crore annually, with allowances for travel and tours.
Brand Endorsements: He has partnered with companies such as Pinnacle Specialty Vehicles, CricPlay, and Redcliffe Labs.
Investments: Gambhir maintains a diversified portfolio, including real estate, equity funds, and bonds.
Other Ventures: He is involved in restaurants and apparel businesses, adding to his income streams.
Throughout his international career, Gambhir scored 20 centuries across formats, including 9 in Tests and 11 in ODIs. His centuries include match-winning performances such as the 97 runs in the 2011 World Cup final and crucial innings in overseas Tests, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure.
Gautam Gambhir played his last international match in 2016 before retiring from professional cricket. Post-retirement, he has successfully transitioned into coaching, mentoring IPL teams and the Indian national side.
Gambhir was one of India’s most successful opening batsmen, playing from 2003 to 2016, often partnering with Virender Sehwag. In 58 Test matches, he scored 4,154 runs at an average of 41.95, including 9 centuries and 22 fifties, with a highest score of 206. His peak came in 2008-09, when he scored 1,861 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 77.54, earning the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2009.
In 147 ODIs, he scored 5,238 runs at an average of 39.68, including 11 centuries and 34 fifties, and played a crucial role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, scoring 97 runs in the final against Sri Lanka. In 37 T20Is, Gambhir scored 932 runs with a strike rate over 119, including 75 against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup final. Across formats, he amassed 10,324 international runs, joining the elite list of 14 Indians with over 10,000 runs.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two titles in 2012 and 2014, scoring 4,217 runs in 154 matches at an average of 31 with a strike rate of 124, including 36 fifties.
After retirement, Gambhir became a successful coach, mentoring Lucknow Super Giants to playoffs in 2022 and 2023, contributing to KKR’s title under Shreyas Iyer, and currently serving as India’s head coach, achieving notable victories in ODIs, T20Is, and Asia Cup 2025.
Gambhir entered politics with the BJP and performed well in his constituency during the 2020 Delhi legislative elections and the 2022 Delhi MCD elections. On 2 March 2024, he announced that he had requested BJP National President JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties. The reason cited was his desire to focus entirely on cricket and coaching commitments.
