Gautam Gambhir's Test comeback: Kolkata Knight Riders camp erupts with joy as BCCI recalls left-hander

Soon after BCCI recalled Gautam Gambhir in the Indian Test squad, his fellow team-mates at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) erupted with joy as wishes poured from all corners.

New Delhi: Several cricket fans were beaming with joy as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to recall discarded left-hander Gautam Gambhir back into the Indian set up.

Gambhir, who was an integral part of the Indian team from 2008-2012, has been recalled as a replacement for opener Lokesh Rahul, who sustained a right hamstring injury during the first Test at Kanpur.

The Delhi left-hander had made a strong case for a comeback with a brilliant show in the Duleep Trophy. Hence his fans were left devastated after he was ignored for the three-match Test series against New Zealand. (Test comeback: Gautam Gambhir thanks BCCI for another opportunity, fans for all the prayers)

But Gambhir's hard work finally paid off as it was difficult for the selectors to ignore his sublime form.

Soon after the news of his comeback broke, his fellow team-mates at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) erupted with joy as wishes poured in for Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir returns to the Indian Team, returns to Eden Gardens. pic.twitter.com/jU1J8HS9FQ — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 27, 2016

That's what you call a grand comeback. Unstoppable. Nothing to say. Wish you all the luck skip @KKRiders @GautamGambhir #indvsnz #dhamaka — surya 212 (@surya_14kumar) September 27, 2016

@GautamGambhir congratulations skip!! stoked for you!! Wish you all the best at ami Kolkata!! — Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 27, 2016

Other Indian cricketers, including Aakash Chopra and Mohammad Kaif, too wished Gambhir on his Test comeback.

Many congratulations @GautamGambhir on the comeback in the Test squad.
Not giving up is indeed a special quality. — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 27, 2016

Gambhir too, was excited about his Test return, as he took to Twitter to thank the Indian board and said he was feeling excited like a debutant ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Eden Gardens. (Did captain Virat Kohli give green light to Gautam Gambhir's Test recall?)

Excitement of a debutant, certainty of experienced, nervousness of a novice...am feeling it all. Eden here I come loaded with ambitions. — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 27, 2016

Nothing beats playing again for d country. Test cricket, whites, red ball and India cap again. Thanks @BCCI, thanks 2 all for d prayers. — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 27, 2016