Discussion about India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is intensifying, and all eyes are on head coach Gautam Gambhir. Suryakumar Yadav is very likely to lead India for the last time in the Asia Cup, as Gautam Gambhir is doing something big.
It is being said that the Indian head coach wants the national team to be a captain in all three formats to build the same team culture in future. Since taking charge, Gambhir has been focused on changing India’s T20 cricket first.
Gautam Gambhir wants a captain in all formats
Over the years, the Indian cricket team has been slammed to slow down to be suited to the modern style of the smallest format of the game. However, Gambhir decided to fix it by selecting the players who are true T20 experts, and they also boldly stated that IPL stars will get a chance in T20I.
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He wants players who fit their aggressive style of cricket, and the results in the last 12 months show how serious they want men to play T20 cricket in blue. The small format of the game is the place where Gambhir made his name as a strategic leader.
The former Indian opener won two IPL titles as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) more than a decade ago, and when he returned as a patron in 2024, he helped KKR win his third title. Since taking over as India’s head coach, Gambhir is now focusing more on the results.
Gautam Gambhir’s bold formula for T20i cricket
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir allegedly broke a T20 match in 120 balls instead of looking at it as just 20 overs, as he felt “every ball should have an impact.”
He does not allow any player to be comfortable. It is being said that Gambhir provides roles to players according to his skills, not batting positions or seniority or numbers.
The Times of India also claimed that there are no fixed “finishers” in the T20I team. Gambhir also prefers to have more all -rounders in the national team. All -rounders give the head coach additional options in both batting and bowling, which makes the team strong in every situation.
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Asia Cup to reveal Gautam Gambhir’s T20 Vision 2025
Well, the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will show how severe T20 is planning to shape the side in the coming months, but their decisions indicate the changes that he wants to bring to the ODI team later.
The ICC Champions Trophy with India recently won 2025 winning and leveling the test series in England, now there is more support than ever before.
Although nothing has been finalized yet, sources revealed that a big move could be expected in the coming months. If ODi changes are delayed, Gambhir is likely to start an infection in the T20I side and try their boldest ideas.
The squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 may have some unexpected names, and will reflect how Gambhir wants to build a joint team culture under a captain.