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From a 12-year-old’s hundred against us to a Rs. 300 cheque his uncle never cashed: My memories of a young Gautam Gambhir

Reflecting on his early days in junior cricket, a former cricket administrator recalls how a young Gautam Gambhir astonished opposing sides with a brilliant century during a school fixture despite being remarkably slight and wearing borrowed protective gear. The account also highlights an impressive junior performance where Gambhir dismantled a notable left-arm spinner by hitting six consecutive sixes.

Years later, Gambhir featured for the India Under-19 team that secured a two-to-one one-day series victory against the England Colts.

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