Gautam Gambhir, Team India's head coach and former opener, is known for his severe temperament, and he rarely smiles. Keeping to his reputation, he maintained a stern expression during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final versus New Zealand. He was completely immersed in the game, reacting enthusiastically every time India hit a boundary or took a critical wicket.

He was criticized for the squad that was picked for the tournament with a focus on spinners and all-rounders over proper batters and bowlers. But in the end, India won the ICC Champions Trophy in Gambhir’s first outing as coach in an ICC event.

Following India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand, Gambhir, who had won his first ICC title as a coach, stunned everyone with his 'shayari'.

During a post-match interview, he joined former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu in describing India's victory in lyrical terms. Gambhir tempted Sidhu with a couplet, which prompted him to finish it.

Here is the conversation:

Sidhu: "Gauti bhai… See…"
Gambhir: "Forget about me. You please recite your sher. Or shall I?"
Sidhu: "Alright. Go ahead."
Gambhir: "It's your sher."
Gambhir: "Fann kuchalne ka hunar seekhiye janaab…"
Sidhu: "Saanpo ke darr se jungle nahi chore jaate."

Sidhu then jokingly asked Gambhir to celebrate with a bhangra move, but the head coach flatly refused.

"Please create one more piece of history today. It’s a request from me as an elder brother. Show us some bhangra," Sidhu said.

To this, Gambhir replied, "Arre nahi, main chala jaunga" (No way, I’ll leave)”.

However, with some persuasion from Sidhu and Aakash Chopra, Gambhir eventually gave in, joining in for a bhangra step to the Punjabi track Sauda Khara Khara.

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