Gambhir Era Begins With T20I Captaincy Shakeup
17 July at 1:28 pm
Gautam Gambhir is now the head coach of the Indian cricket team and may change the leadership of the team. He wants Suryakumar Yadav to become the full-time T20 captain, which means Hardik Pandya may not get the captaincy soon. This is Gambhir's first big decision as the coach. Gambhir and the selection committee, which Gambhir strongly influences, talked to both Pandya and Yadav on Tuesday. They discussed the need for a steady long-term T20I captain. Pandya was being touted as the next captain as he is Rohit Sharma's vice-captain. But his recent injuries have worried the selectors and Gambhir. However, Suryakumar Yadav is healthy and performing well, making him a strong option for captain. Pandya still has a chance. If he stays fit and shows dedication to playing regularly, he may be considered for captaincy in the future. Gambhir will keep a close eye on his performance and fitness in the upcoming season.