India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly backed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, saying he has no worries about the captain’s recent form. According to Gambhir, even the best players struggle sometimes when a team commits to playing aggressive cricket.
Focus on Team Over Personal Numbers
Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, India lifted the Asia Cup trophy in the UAE. While the team celebrated, Surya found it hard to get going, scoring just 72 runs in seven innings. Yet Gambhir made it clear that he isn’t losing sleep over it.
He said on Jio Hotstar, “I don’t worry about Surya’s batting form. We’ve decided to go all out with our aggressive style. When you play that way, you’ll have bad days.”
Committed to Fearless Cricket
Gambhir explained that India’s batting approach isn’t about playing it safe or focusing on personal stats. “Surya could easily score 40 off 30 balls and play safe, but we’ve agreed it’s fine to fail if we’re playing our game,” he said.
Praise for Young Players
He praised youngsters like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma for showing the same fearless attitude in the Asia Cup. “Abhishek has been fantastic this tournament. Once Surya finds his rhythm, he’ll take on that responsibility again,” Gambhir added.
Building a Fearless Environment
Gambhir also spoke about his partnership with Suryakumar and their shared goal to build a fearless team culture. “Surya is a top bloke and good blokes make good leaders. My job is to guide him, but this is his team,” he said.
He highlighted Suryakumar’s positive and free-spirited mindset. “From our first talk, we agreed we won’t fear losing. I’m not chasing the tag of being the most successful coach. I just want us to be the most fearless team,” he said.
Staying True to the Approach
Gambhir admitted mistakes are part of playing freely but stressed the importance of commitment to the team’s approach. “In big matches like the Asia Cup final, I told the boys it’s fine to drop a catch, play a bad shot, or bowl a loose ball. What matters is their mindset in the dressing room,” he explained.
Confidence in Suryakumar’s Leadership
Gambhir’s comments send a strong message that India’s T20 team will keep pushing forward with bold cricket. His faith in Suryakumar Yadav shows complete trust in his captain’s ability to lead through challenges.
As India heads into the next T20 series, Gambhir’s steady support could be exactly what Suryakumar needs to regain form and continue leading with confidence and freedom.
