“Media keep talking about that one Ms Dhoni Six”, Gautam Gambhir once again drops comment on individual obsession in India.

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently shared his thoughts on the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, offering insights as the 2023 tournament approaches. Reflecting on the memorable victory, Gambhir highlighted the exceptional performances of Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan in the prestigious competition.

Furthermore, Gambhir emphasized that securing a World Cup victory is not solely dependent on an individual’s efforts. He criticized the role of social media in shaping particular narratives around players.India’s victory in the ODI World Cup, achieved by a six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, holds historical significance as the nation became the first to clinch the World Cup on home turf. Notably, Yuvraj Singh’s outstanding contributions earned him the title of the Man of the Series.

Gautam Gambhir (on RevSportz) said “When you talk about not giving credit, forget about me. I think we haven’t given enough credit to Yuvraj Singh as well. We haven’t given enough. Tell me how many people talk about Zaheer Khan’s first spell in the World Cup final, which had set the tone for us. Five overs, four maidens, one for four, one for one. Tell me how many people remember that. So it is not about players. It is the media. It is the social media. It is the narrative that has been created. It is that individual-obsessed nature, that you’re obsessed with individuals so much.”

You forget about team and what the team members have done. No individual can ever go on to win the World Cup. That was the case. India would have won every World Cup till now because we worship our heroes or we worship our own players individually so much. We start talking about them. We start treating them beyond a game of cricket. So for me, I think let’s not even talk about my 97. I think there are far more bigger contributions for that competition. Yuvraj Singh in 2007. Tell me how many people talk about Yuvraj Singh? The contribution in 2011. Tell me contribution in 2011. Tell me to hear the way he’s performed throughout the competition. So they shine as anything against Australia. against Australia. There was so many contributors. Yes, I did contribute and I uh, huge innings in the World Cup final. Yes, I had my contribution but look at such in the loop. get up three or four get up three or four hundreds in that 2011 World Cup. How many people talk about such in the loop?” he added.