Bhajji, Laxman come for mate's rescue

New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir on Friday received support from his former India teammates, V V S Laxman and Harbhajan Singh, after the cricketer-turned-politician was accused of circulating "obscene" remarks about Aam Aadmi Party's East Delhi candidate, Atishi.

"Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women," Laxman tweeted on the micro-blogging site.

Before the stylish Hyderabadi voiced his support for the 37-year-old cricketer, ace off-spinner Harbhajan also backed Gambhir. "I am shocked to note yesterday's events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter, but the man is above all this," Harbhajan, who has over 400 Test wickets, wrote on his twitter handle.