Netizens hail Gautam Gambhir after he helps Rahul Sharma’s ailing mother-in-law in her brain surgery treatment

Gautam Gambhir, a former India opener and currently the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), made headlines for an on-field altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli, which drew criticism from fans and experts.

Gambhir is now again in the news but this time for all the good reasons. Recently, former India spinner Rahul Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Gambhir for helping him during the former’s mother-in-law’s brain haemorrhage surgery last month.

Rahul took to Twitter and shared several pictures featuring his wife and mother-in-law, accompanied by a message that stated: “Last month was very difficult. My mother-in-law had brain haemorrhage. She was in critical condition. Thank you Gautam Gambhir paji & (his PA Gaurav Arora) who helped me in such difficult time, & he provided the best neurologist and hospital in a short time. Surgery has been done successfully.”

Thank you @GautamGambhir paaji you r the best ❤️⭐️🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/18591PpvcF
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) May 9, 2023

Notably, Rahul, who announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in August 2022, represented India in four ODIs and two T20Is during 2011-2012. He played domestic cricket for Punjab and featured for various Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Pune Warriors India, and Deccan Chargers. Overall, in 44 IPL matches, Rahul took 40 wickets with the best figures of 3/13.

The gesture of Gambhir impressed one and all on Twitter as netizens expressed their thoughts, hailing the ex-India cricketer for his wonderful efforts to help the needy.

Here is how netizens reacted:

Gautam Gambhir financially helped Rahul Sharma whose mother in law was in critical condition.
A beautiful gesture by GG! pic.twitter.com/LB6x9OnpGL
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2023

Gauti bhai best hai 🔥❤️
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) May 9, 2023

Hats off to not only as a player but as a human being as a colleague as a mentor as a friend
— Nikhil Bhardwaj (@rkbnikhil) May 9, 2023

Rahul Sharma, former Indian cricketer's mother in law was in critical condition and then Gautam Gambhir helped their family in the difficult times.
Nice gesture from Gambhir. pic.twitter.com/YDO15bxL8g
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2023

Hats off to not only as a player but as a human being as a colleague as a mentor as a friend
— Nikhil Bhardwaj (@rkbnikhil) May 9, 2023

GG ❤ https://t.co/idkKitZk1d
— Aman Pandey🇮🇳 (@aman1_pandey) May 9, 2023

Gautam always winnings hearts ❤️
— Nitin jain(Sachinsuperfan) (@NitinSachinist) May 9, 2023

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Sharma's mother in law was in critical condition and Gautam Gambhir helped their family in this difficult times & provide neurologist & hospital in short time.
Great gesture from Gautam Gambhir. pic.twitter.com/01a7d75Qkr
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 9, 2023