Shreyas Iyer praises Gautam Gambhir ahead of India T20I series against Afghanistan

Ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, India captain Shreyas Iyer credited head coach Gautam Gambhir for his aggressive approach and player management. Iyer noted that the coaching staff provides team members with clear roles and maintains strong one-on-one communication. The two have a history together, first working as player and captain at Delhi Daredevils in 2018 before reuniting as mentor and captain at Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. Following recent series losses to Ireland and England, the pair is preparing the Indian side for a comeback in the home series. The captain emphasized that their shared professional history aids their mutual understanding as they navigate the current squad dynamics. India enters the series looking to improve upon recent results under the guidance of the established coach-captain pairing.

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