Overview
- Gautam Gambhir said batting orders are overrated in T20Is, keeping Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma as permanent openers while others float.
- He prioritised impact over traditional metrics, stressing that every ball in a 120-delivery innings is an event to be maximised.
- Gambhir stated this has been his approach since taking charge, reiterating the policy in a BCCI video released after the Australia tour.
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav voiced similar views following India’s recent series win in Australia, reinforcing the impact-first mindset.
- Gambhir’s precedent for unconventional roles includes promoting Sunil Narine to open at Kolkata Knight Riders to exploit situational advantages.