"Kisi ke baap me dum hai?"- Gautam Gambhir dared vs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Amid growing debates about the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket, Navjot Singh Sidhu has shown the mirror to Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir with his dramatic tribute to the legendary duo ahead of the white-ball series in Australia.

After Gautam Gambhir denied giving clarity on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s chances for the ICC World Cup 2027, the former Indian cricketer gave the head coach a reality check. Sidhu said that both Virat and Rohit are like the Himalayas of Indian cricket—towering, untouchable, and unmatched in skill, leadership, and influence—and nobody could decide their fate.

Navjot Singh Sidhu gives Gautam Gambhir a reality check over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Navjot Singh Sidhu said on Star Sports, “You know, in everything that he does, there is a bit of Virat Kohli, yet the young man parted with his individuality and became that of another."

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"You know about the Sumeru Parbat that has even shifted its place, and then they are just Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But that is a mountain that will always remain, and just like that, Virat and Rohit's stature is as high as the Himalaya. Both of them are as tall as the Himalayas.”

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The former politician further pointed out that their impact goes beyond runs or records, saying they have reshaped Indian cricket by instilling a culture of discipline, professionalism, and a winning attitude. Sidhu called Virat and Rohit’s contribution historic, stressing that the standards they have set will guide future generations of Indian cricketers for decades.

Navjot Singh Sidhu hails Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the Sun that illuminates Indian Cricket

Sidhu added that the Indian batting icons have made Team India the best and dominant across the formats. Sidhu further noted that Kohli and Rohit have transformed Indian cricket into a powerhouse, inspiring young talents to dream bigger, work harder, and embrace the values of leadership and resilience, and that’s the best gift they gave to the current generation.

In a scathing attack on Gambhir, the well-known commentator even compared the former Indian captain’s stature to the sun, whose shine is undeniable, arguing that their presence has illuminated Indian cricket in a way few others could.

Sidhu added, “What can be a bigger gift than this? And this generation is old, which has given to the generation of gold, can you see? Will the sun give evidence that it is bright? Is its light not evidence? I think what they have done is historic.”

Navjot Singh Sidhu sends fiery message to Gautam Gambhir ahead of Australia ODIs

Ahead of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia, starting on October 19 in Perth, Sidhu sent a strong message to Gambhir as India starts building for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2027. The former Indian cricketer warned that true progress comes not from mere change, but from building on the foundations laid by legends like Virat and Rohit.

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He signed off by saying, “Change is not necessarily progress, but change that makes you better is real progress. Progress is a sign of life, and progress is a sign of growth. Those who expand Indian cricket, spread it, and make it better and supreme, Ro-Ko. Agar Kisi Ke Baap Me Dum Hai, To Rok Kar Dikhao (If someone's father has the guts, try stopping them).”

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