Watch: 'Baba calls me...' - Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Khatu Shyam Ji temple amid IPL 2026

Indian cricket team's head coach Gautam Gambhir is often regarded as of the most fiercest competitors in the sport, both as a player and as a coach. The cricket world has seen instances where he has lost his cool and has performed brilliantly to take the game home. As a leader now, he has not only managed players across formats but has also won the Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, and the T20 World Cup 2026. 

Gambhir's transition from player to head coach wasn't an easy ride, especially in international cricket. But through consistency, he achieved everything. Now, under his guidance, the men's team is going great in white-ball cricket. The clarity of roles, emphasis on mental strength and physical fitness have helped everyone in the team to perform on a global stage. 

Gautam Gambhir visited Khatu Shyam Ji temple amid IPL 2026

Amid the high-pressure environment of the Indian Premier League 2026, Gambhir took a spiritual detour, visiting the renowned Khatu Shyam Ji Temple in Rajasthan. The former opener was seen in a more reflective mood as he offered prayers at the temple, a place he has visited multiple times in the past. Speaking from his spiritual beliefs, Gambhir mentioned that he liked visiting the temple. 

"Baba calls me, and his blessings are always with me, which is a very big thing. I hope Baba keeps calling me again and again. The arrangements here are excellent, not just this time, but every time I have come here, they have been outstanding," said Gautam Gambhir during his visit to the Khatu Shyam Ji temple. 

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The visit quickly gained a lot of attention on social media, where the fans appreciated his gesture towards his spiritual life. The constant pressure throughout a busy schedule often becomes tiring and mentally exhausting, and Gambhir has proved that taking tours like these to spiritual places helps calm down.