During a podcast, former Indian cricket team cricketer Akash Chopra shared his experience with Gautam Gambhir reminiscing his old days. In which he had an extensive discussion on many issues like his relationship with Gautam Gambhir, Gambhir’s temperament and Gambhir’s approach towards cricket. In which he said the most shocking thing that Gautam Gambhir will never be my friend.

Today, Gautam Gambhir is the coach of the Indian cricket team, while Akash Chopra is doing commentary in Hindi. But this happened with the beginning of the career of both the former players. Both Akash and Gambhir started with Delhi Cricket, and both were openers for the team. These same similarities became the root cause of enmity and fight between the two. About which Akash Chopra spoke extensively. Akash Chopra said, ‘When Gambhir and I started playing, we both were rivals. If I speak honestly, Gambhir was never my friend, we were rivals, fighting each other for the opener’s position in the Indian cricket team.’Aakash Chopra praised Gautam Gambhir’s temperament and his passion for cricket. He said, ‘He is a serious fighter and a hard worker. And he is serious about cricket. He is a good hearted and truthful person. Gambhir, who came from a rich family, was surprised to see him working so hard. Gambhir used to spend the whole day on the field. ‘Among the two cricketers, Akash Chopra played 10 Test matches for India. While Gautam Gambhir played in all three formats with 58 Tests, 147 ODIs, 37 T20s.