'Always the villain in the story': Faf du Plessis' unique take on Gautam Gambhir

2026-03-26 - 09:29

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis lauded Gautam Gambhir's leadership, calling him a 'villain' for rivals but a respected figure for his team. Du Plessis highlighted Gambhir's high standards and accountability, evident in his successful stints with KKR and India's recent limited-overs triumphs, despite Test match struggles.