Because he wanted me to score 100, MS Dhoni was very supportive. He had always desired that I reach 100. He also advised me to get your hundred, take your time, and don’t rush into it in between overs.
After India’s victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Guwahati, Gambhir stated on Star Sports, I can accelerate if there is any need to.
India had set Sri Lanka a target of 275 runs in the final after Sri Lanka chose to bat first. Lasith Malinga responded by dismissing Sachin Tendulkar (18) and Virender Sehwag (0), both early.
Gambhir and a young Virat Kohli, however, added 83 runs for the third wicket to bring India back into the game. Surprisingly, Dhoni replaced Yuvraj Singh in the middle after Kohli was dismissed on 35 by Tillakaratne Dilshan.
After that, Gambhir and Dhoni struck a partnership that won the match, adding 109 runs for the fourth wicket before Gambhir was run out on 97. Yuvraj, who was named Player of the Series in the end, and Dhoni put together an unbeaten 54-run stand to win the game.
To cap things off, Dhoni struck the winning shot, a six from long range. Yuvraj was 21 not out off 24 balls, but he remained unbeaten on 91.
