Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has called Gautam Gambhir a villain. However, he has said this in praise of him. In Geostar’s IPL Today Hot Takes, Du Plessis said that his perspective on Gambhir is completely different from the players who have played with him. He said that while playing against him, he is always considered the villain. (Photo: PTI)
Faf du Plessis praised Gambhir and said that he is very competitive. They don’t care at all whether anyone likes them or not. Duplessis said that if you are a leader or a player playing against them, you want to beat them, because that is the way they play as an opposing team. (Photo: PTI)
Faf du Plessis said that Gautam Gambhir has transformed Kolkata Knight Riders into a strong team in the Indian Premier League. According to Duplessis, Gambhir sets a standard and believes that if you deviate from his stand, he will teach you a lesson. (Photo: PTI)
Although Du Plessis never played with Gambhir, he considers him a fighting opponent and admires his unwavering passion for winning. (Photo: PTI)
Du Plessis said Gambhir’s dedication as both a player and coach has been crucial in shaping winning teams. According to him, Gambhir does not run after praise, but focuses on discipline and accountability. (Photo: PTI)