Shreyas Iyer discusses working with Gautam Gambhir ahead of Afghanistan series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
India captain Shreyas Iyer expects his past experience working with head coach Gautam Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders to facilitate a smooth transition for the national team. The two previously combined to secure an IPL title for the franchise in 2024. Iyer highlighted Gambhir's aggressive tactical approach and his ability to define clear individual roles as key assets for the upcoming T20 fixtures. India prepares to face Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday to open the series. Following the Afghanistan matches, the squad will focus on the Asian Games, where they aim to defend their gold medal. Iyer remains committed to a game-by-game strategy, emphasizing that the team is prioritizing current preparations over future tournament goals.
- •India hosts Afghanistan in the first T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
- •Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir previously collaborated at Kolkata Knight Riders.
- •The team is preparing for the upcoming Asian Games tournament.
- •India will open their Asian Games campaign with a match against Japan.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'I definitely know how his mind works': Shreyas Iyer on Gautam Gambhir
"Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir have worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where they helped the franchise win the IPL title in 2024. Iyer was the captain, while Gambhir was the mentor. Iyer believes Gambhir's aggressive approach and his ability to understand individual players can help the team stay clear about their roles.
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