Netizens laud Gautam Gambhir for 'single-handedly destroying' Shahid Afridi with his tweet

Netizens backed former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday after he slammed former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi for his remarks in his autobiography book- Game Changer. Gambhir had lashed out at Afridi and reminded him of his records and his splendid innings against Pakistan in inaugural edition of T20 World Cup in South Africa. 

In his autobiography, Afridi claimed that Gambhir was 'barely a character' and had major attitude problems. Afridi added that 'Gautam Gambhir was someone with records but a lot of attitude'. Responding to his remarks, Gambhir agreed that he has an 'attitude problem' but only towards 'liars, traitors and opportunists.' 

Soon after Gambhir's tweet, netizens appreciated and backed former Indian batsman. Here are some of reactions:

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Gambhir's heroics in 2007 T20 final

2007 T20 World Cup, which was inaugural World Cup played in shortest format of game was hosted by South Africa. India who were underdogs under a young captain had reached finals and were to play against arch-rivals Pakistan. Although final is famous for cutting-edge last over bowled by Joginder Sharma who took India over line. It was Gambhir's splendid innings that set base for victory. 

Gambhir top-scored for Indian team as he amassed 75 runs off just 54 deliveries. During his innings, opening batsman smashed 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 138.88. It was due to his splendid innings and Rohit Sharma's blitzkrieg towards end that India could set a formidable total of 157. 

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