“National interest is above anything else. Just because you sit in an air-conditioned room, you can say you shouldn't relate cricket and movies to politics. Ask anyone who has lost a family member to terror attacks, and you will get your answer.”

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.