‘I never thought in my life a cricketer would do a pan masala ad. It’s disgusting and disappointing’:- Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been known for making headlines with his outspoken statements over the years. In a recent development, the 41-year-old expressed his disapproval of cricketers who endorse pan masala through surrogate products in advertisements.

During the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, several former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, and others, were featured in advertisements promoting pan masala products.

Gautam Gambhir openly criticized these cricketers for endorsing such products. He described their behavior as disgusting and disappointing, urging fans to be cautious when choosing their role models.

Gambhir said “I never thought in my life a cricketer would do a pan masala ad. It’s disgusting and disappointing. That is why I say, choose your role models carefully. What example are you setting?”