Nitish Rana Slams Manoj Tiwary’s Attack on Gautam Gambhir After BGT 2024-25 Loss!
Nitish Rana has come to the defense of former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir after Manoj Tiwary's criticisms of Gambhir's role in KKR's IPL victories. Tiwary had claimed that Gambhir took all the credit, despite other key players' contributions. Rana, in response, emphasized that criticism should be based on facts, praising Gambhir's selflessness and leadership.
The 2024-25 BGT loss saw former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Nitish Rana stepping up to defend Gautam Gambhir after Manoj Tiwary’s criticism. Tiwary had accused Gambhir of taking undue credit for KKR’s IPL victories in 2012 and 2014, despite contributions from other players like Jacques Kallis, Sunil Narine, and himself. Tiwary’s comments were made in response to India’s 1-3 loss in the BGT series.
In retaliation, Rana posted a tweet highlighting that criticism should be based on facts, not personal insecurities. He praised Gambhir as one of the most selfless players and credited him for shouldering responsibility during tough times.
Criticism should be based on facts, not personal insecurities. Gauti bhaiyya is one of the most selfless players I’ve ever met. He shoulders responsibility in times of distress like no other. Performance doesn’t need any PR. The trophies speak for themselves.
Criticism should be based on facts not personal insecurities. Gauti bhaiyya is one of the most selfless players I’ve ever met. He shoulders responsibility in times of distress like no other. Performance doesn’t need any PR. The trophies speak for themselves.
— Nitish Rana (@NitishRana_27) January 9, 2025
Rana, who has worked with Gambhir both at KKR and in domestic cricket, emphasized that Gambhir’s achievements spoke for themselves and didn’t need any public relations. The statement came after Manoj Tiwary targeted his former teammate.
Manoj Tiwari said, "Gautam Gambhir didn't guide KKR to the title single-handedly as we all performed as a unit. Kallis, Narine, and I, all contributed to the cause. But who took the credit? There is an environment and PR that allows Gambhir to take all the credit". (News18). pic.twitter.com/AxRCvp3vaH
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 9, 2025
Rana had also won the 2024 IPL under Gambhir’s mentorship with KKR. Gambhir continues to serve as India’s head coach, with his next task being the limited-overs series against England.
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