“A small country like Israel has compulsory military training. But countries like India, that are so much bigger, have no compulsory military training, so people don't understand how the military functions. They have no knowledge of how it works, no respect for it.”

Indian former cricketer, politician and philanthropist

Gautam Gambhir is an Indian former international cricketer, politician, and philanthropist. He has also served as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He is known for playing for India in all formats from 2003 to 2016, and for representing East Delhi in the 17th Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Gambhir has received the Padma Shri from the Government of India, which was awarded in 2019. His public profile spans sport, politics, and charitable work, and the summary notes his influence in Indian public life. His remarks are often associated with cricket and his work beyond the game.