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‘He had BMW, but sat with me in Alto’ – Amit Mishra on Gautam Gambhir’s humility

The former India spinner revealed how the current head coach never showed off his wealth despite owning luxury cars, and remained a true friend both on and off the field.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:31 PM
‘He had BMW, but sat with me in Alto’ – Amit Mishra on Gautam Gambhir’s humility
Key Things to Know
  • Amit Mishra praised Gautam Gambhir's humble personality and enduring friendship during a podcast with Aakash Chopra.
  • Gambhir drove luxury cars but willingly traveled in Mishra's Alto without flaunting his wealth.
  • Mishra stated Gambhir separated on-field intensity from personal friendships, once resolving a heated match exchange over coffee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India spinner Amit Mishra praised India head coach Gautam Gambhir's humility and friendship during a podcast appearance with Aakash Chopra. Mishra shared that despite driving luxury vehicles like BMWs and Mercedes during their playing days, Gambhir never flaunted his wealth and regularly traveled in Mishra's modest Alto without making him feel inferior.

Mishra also explained how Gambhir easily separated on-field competitiveness from his personal relationships. Recalling a heated domestic clash between Delhi and Haryana, Mishra noted that Gambhir invited him for cold coffee later that evening, demonstrating an ability to quickly move past match friction.

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