Gambhir's Aggressive Tactics Fuel India's T20I Resurgence

As of November 10th, 2025, Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian T20I team has been marked by a bold and unconventional approach. Since taking over from Rahul Dravid after the 2024 T20 World Cup, Gambhir has not lost a single T20I series, including a recent 2-1 victory over Australia.

Gambhir's key strategy has been to employ a dynamic batting order, where players are sent out based on the situation rather than predetermined positions. This has seen the likes of Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson promoted to No. 3, while Harshit Rana was given a rare opportunity to bat at No. 7. The head coach believes that in T20 cricket, the impact of a player's innings is more important than their average or strike rate.

Furthermore, Gambhir has not hesitated to aggressively utilize the services of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. During the recent Asia Cup and the Australia series, Bumrah was often deployed to bowl three overs in the powerplay, a tactic that has proven highly effective in rattling the opposition. This approach has helped India dominate the early stages of the innings and set the tone for the rest of the match.

With Gambhir's dynamic leadership, India has established itself as a formidable force in the T20I format, and the team is poised to continue its winning streak in the upcoming series against South Africa starting December 9th.