Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has credited Gautam Gambhir's uncompromising standards for the franchise's IPL 2024 championship victory. Iyer said Gambhir, known as "GG," possessed an aura and never accepted mediocrity, setting a culture of excellence that drove the team to the title.
The remarks were shared in an interview with The Cricket News published on November 6, 2026. Gambhir, who served as the team's mentor, has been widely recognized for his leadership influence on the squad.
