Kamran Akmal, a former Pakistan cricketer, has expressed his admiration and affection for two Indian cricket legends, Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni. Akmal referred to Gambhir as “like my brother,” highlighting the strong bond between them ¹. He also praised Dhoni’s contributions to cricket, showcasing his respect for the former Indian captain.
It’s wonderful to see cricketers from different nations sharing such close relationships, despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan on the field. Akmal’s kind words for Gambhir come at an exciting time, as Gambhir has just led the Indian team to their first Test series win as head coach ¹.
Gambhir has been receiving praise from various quarters, with Sunil Gavaskar crediting him for India’s aggressive batting approach in Test cricket ². Meanwhile, Dhoni has been in the news for his potential return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, with the BCCI reintroducing the uncapped player rule to accommodate him ³.
