Gautam Gambhir faces massive backlash over social media post on fantasy cricket app
PTC News Desk: Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team's head coach, has received a lot of criticism on social media after sharing a post promoting a fantasy cricket app. Gambhir took to social media to promote Real11, and his followers quickly called him out for endorsing a 'betting app'.
"Hopefully, India will continue their domination against Bangladesh in T20Is as well. Enjoy the three-match series with Real11official. Share your opinion in a Yes/No and avail instant cash rewards," Gambhir wrote on X.
Social media users criticised Gambhir for earlier denouncing former cricketers who promoted pan masala and betting apps, calling it "double standards".
Earlier, India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy stated that the plan was to take on the Bangladeshi spinners and thanked head coach Gautam Gambhir for bolstering his confidence after his all-round performance propelled the hosts to an 86-run victory in the second T20I.
India, who had lost to Bangladesh the previous time these two sides met here, found themselves in trouble after their top order was blown away early in the powerplay, but Reddy and Rinku Singh rallied together to turn the tables on Bangladesh.
The pair put on 108 runs for the fourth wicket from 49 balls to take the game away from Bangladesh, with Reddy hitting seven sixes and four fours for 74 off 34 balls.
- With inputs from agencies
