Twitter Reaction: Gautam Gambhir re-enters Indian team

Gautam Gambhir has made his entry once again into the Indian squad at the expense of the injured KL Rahul. The 34-year old southpaw, who influenced the selectors with some impressive batting in the Duleep Trophy took to twitter to thank the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for handing him a second lease of life when it came to Test cricket.

It seems as though the hamstring injury to Rahul may well be a blessing in disguise as the Indians will be in a position to inject some experience into their batting unit. While Gambhir took to twitter to speak about his happiness over the selection, many others congratulated the southpaw on his return to the side.

Gambhir led the charge for his side India Blue in the Duleep Trophy as they clinched a memorable and historic win in India’s premier first-class tournament. However, having made his mark in the Duleep Trophy with the pink ball, Gambhir will be expected to do well with the bat against the red ball in the upcoming Test against New Zealand.

In spite of the presence of Shikhar Dhawan in the side, it seems clear that the management favors Gambhir ahead of the 31-year old in the team to partner Murali Vijay in the opening slot. The last Test match Gambhir played in was against England at The Oval, a match that once again led to the 34-year old losing his place in the national side.

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However, in spite of his axing from the side, Gambhir has been going strong in his domestic endeavors, especially having clinched a few title wins in the Indian Premier League as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Many players and well-wishers of Gambhir took to twitter to state their congratulations on re-earning his place in the Indian Test side.

Congratulations on your comeback @GautamGambhir

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) September 28, 2016

U work hard u keep at it n eventually u get what u deserve.congratulations bro @GautamGambhir #hardwork #gutsy

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 28, 2016

The return of @GautamGambhir is a tribute to his tenacity and grit, which he possesses in substantial quantities.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 27, 2016

Gambhir is back in the Indian Test Team…don't they say…Never Say Never. Congrats. ???
Thoughts with Rahul though…will be missed.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 27, 2016

That's what you call a grand comeback. Unstoppable. Nothing to say. Wish you all the luck skip @KKRiders @GautamGambhir #indvsnz #dhamaka

— surya 212 (@surya_14kumar) September 27, 2016

Gautam Gambhir returns to the Indian Team, returns to Eden Gardens. pic.twitter.com/jU1J8HS9FQ

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 27, 2016

Told you he was far from done! Congrats @GautamGambhir, fully deserved.

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) September 27, 2016

@gautamgambhir Your grit had to pay you back. Very Happy that you are part of Team India once again. You deserved it. My best wishes.

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) September 28, 2016

@GautamGambhir congratulations skip!! ?? stoked for you!! Wish you all the best at ami Kolkata!! ???

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 27, 2016

Many congratulations @GautamGambhir on the comeback in the Test squad.
Not giving up is indeed a special quality.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 27, 2016

Good to see @GautamGambhir back in the squad. He's been resolute, uncomplaining & also has the runs to make his recall uncontestable

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 27, 2016

Congratulations @GautamGambhir bhai. You have proved hard work never fails. All the best for the series.

— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) September 27, 2016

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