Twitter Reactions: Gautam Gambhir returns to the Test squad after two years

Veteran opener Gautam Gambhir has reaped the rewards of a fruitful domestic season as the BCCI recalled him for the remainder of the of the ongoing three-match series against the visiting New Zealand side.

If selected in the starting XI ahead of Shikhar Dhawan, then we might see him open the with Murali Vijay in the 2nd Test which is set to begin from September 30 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Doors opened for Gautam Gambhir after KL Rahul, the right-hander from Karnataka who opened for India in the first innings, was reported to have suffered a hamstring problem in his right leg this morning. Rahul sustained an injury during the 1st test at Kanpur which India comfortably won by 197 runs.

Gambhir became the talking point in the cricketing circles after BCCI called him for a fitness Test clearly indicating a possible comeback to the side.

Calls for his inclusion in the India’s team became louder and louder after his spectacular run in the recently-concluded Duleep Trophy. He scored 356 runs in three games during the tournament. He led his side India Blue to the title with scores of 94, 36, 90, 59 and 77 to his credit opening the innings.

Gambhir will surely be hoping to make the best of this opportunity. A solid knock in comeback match will not only shun the critics but also become a strong contender for the opening slot. keeping in minds is current form and Inda’s long schedule at home, this is a golden opportunity fo him.

The 34-year-old last played a Test for India against England at The Oval in August 2014.

News Alert: @GautamGambhir & Jayant Yadav to join #TeamIndia #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/ea8gVFp0b1

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2016

.@GautamGambhir has scored 1580 runs in FC matches in India since his last Test appearance – second-most by any opener. #GambhirReturns

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 27, 2016

It's a happy moment for all the @GautamGambhir fan.Finally after a gap of 2 yr he will make a comeback.Hope he play well and proves himself.

— Nishant Bhaskar (@bnishant14) September 27, 2016

Congrats @GautamGambhir for ur come back, may be its ur last so don't let it go in vain, u r fighter we al know. Best of luck. @bhogleharsha

— Ashish Nehra (@TheAshishNehra) September 27, 2016

Congratulations @GautamGambhir ..: hope to see you in action in the 2nd Test. Great news and truly delighted . #GambhirIsBack

— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) 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

One Exit and one Comeback !!
Fawad Exits and Gautam Gambhir comes back!

— a Clearwing ! (@Ritikaunfurled) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir Good to see u back Gauti.Come on prove critics wrong..U deserved a chance

— Deepak Bhat (@bhatdeepak16) September 27, 2016

Yeah fighter @GautamGambhir is back..
Congrats @ bcci gud decision..
Want 2 C action at #India's 250th Home test match..

— Saurabh Dagwar (@SaurabhDagwar7) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir @gautiaddicts pic.twitter.com/3YYWHxGHAM

— Kal Manja (@kal_manja) September 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/MyCricinfo/status/780810326816219136

@GautamGambhir is back with the bang… The real untold story of the era….go shine buddy

— parithi (@parithi_k) September 27, 2016

@IndiaToday for god shake this should be true @GautamGambhir is a legend.. U can't ignore this guy..come on..gauti

— omi bhatt (@omibhatt1) 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

Confirmed, can't control d excitement to see Gautam Gambhir,the reason behind 2 world cup win again in int. cricket! https://t.co/AaOutJBnMs

— Anil Sillay (@anilsillay) September 27, 2016

There were some ppl who said He'll never make a comeback till Dhoni or Kohli is captain. If you work hard,No1 can stop you. Congrats gauti

— Khurram Siddiquee (@imKhurram12) September 27, 2016

Gautam Gambhir back in Indian Test squad after two years break and shows you if you believe in yourself things will happen..

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) 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

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

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 27, 2016

Another injury.. Another opportunity.. But will @GautamGambhir once again become the mainstay, only time can tell.. Wish he does..??

— Srivatsa Rajan (@SrivatsaRajan) September 27, 2016

Welcome @GautamGambhir
I missed watching u as an opener in indian cricket team…..wait ends now ????☺☺☺???

— NRJ (@joshi10nrj) September 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/iamkdb1/status/780816701298356225

The last time @GautamGambhir faced New Zealand, he batted for 623 minutes, played 425+ balls and scored 125+ runs to draw a test match

— Baniye Ka Dimag (@RaeesKameena) September 27, 2016

Welcome back @GautamGambhir Your hard work dedication and commitment towards the game has got you back. Good luck. ? #INDvNZ

— ABHISHEK BISWAS (@IM_AB7) September 27, 2016

Finally back to team @GautamGambhir so happy for you.We know what you will do in the match.We seen ur ranji performances.Rock it.Al the best

— Manoj kumar (@manoj99779) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir Congratulations Gauti ?? your courage and grit has finally shown it's wonderful outcome ❤

— Gautam Gambhir Squad (@gautiaddicts) September 27, 2016

Congratulations on being called up for the national team and best of luck! Hope you continue the rich vein of form @GautamGambhir

— Himamshu Srivathsa (@Assistant_Ozil) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir Think its a last chance for u,hope u won't disappoint us….All the bst

— Nagachaitanya Fan (@iamchaithufan) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir Think its a last chance for u,hope u won't disappoint us….All the bst

— Nagachaitanya Fan (@iamchaithufan) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir hope to c u dancing down the track. Welcome back and all the best for the recall. Hope to c run flow from India's unsung hero

— Manish Rastogi (@rastogi1969) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir Finally u r back in the Indiateam ..u deserve every bit .. God is with u brother ..all the best for new inning of your life

— ruchit shah (@ruchitshah) September 27, 2016

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https://twitter.com/MyCricinfo/status/780810326816219136

Thank u @bcci for finally giving a chance to the superstar @gautamgambhir #IndvNz hope he starts the new start with a bang..??

— Monu Singh (@monusin19) September 27, 2016

I almost trolled gautam gambhir then I realized he actually won us 2 world Cup finals

— Silent bob (@M_Saik) September 27, 2016

Congratulations on ur returning to the squad bro, hope to see you as our old Gauti.. cheers brother @GautamGambhir love u ???✌

— Pramod Singh (@PramodVMS) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir You made it..!! What a comeback!! That too in Kolkata! Couldn't have asked for anything better! Lots of love.??

— Amman (@ItsAHStweetS) September 27, 2016