Former cricketer and commentator Murali Karthik expressed his deep admiration for Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir following India’s 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first T20. Karthik was particularly touched by Gambhir’s gesture of presenting debut caps to new players, which he found emotionally significant.
In this match, all-rounder Hardik Pandya played a crucial role, scoring 39 runs off just 16 balls, helping India chase down Bangladesh’s target of 128 runs in just 11.5 overs. The match also marked the international debut of pace bowler Mayank Yadav and IPL star Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Karthik recalled his own debut, which occurred 25 years ago when he received his cap from legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. Reflecting on the recent match, he tweeted, “Gambhir asking for the debut cap touched my heart. This is an amazing job from Gambhir.” He shared a photo of Mayank Yadav receiving his cap, emphasizing the joy and honor of representing the country.
Mayank Yadav made an impressive start to his international career, beginning with a memorable first over and later taking his first wicket by dismissing Mahmudullah in his second over, becoming only the third Indian bowler to achieve this feat in T20 internationals.
