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Gautam Gambhir has taken the reins as the Head Coach of the Indian team, marking the start of a new era. The Men in Blue have commenced their training sessions in preparation for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
A video shared by the official BCCI handle on X gives a sneak peek into India’s rigorous training regimen. With Gambhir at the helm, there is optimism as he embarks on his coaching journey with the team.
In addition, the video captures Gambhir engaging with the players, including discussions with all-rounder Shivam Dube and offering batting advice to Sanju Samson.
As India gears up for the upcoming T20I series, all eyes are on Suryakumar Yadav, who assumes captaincy responsibilities for the first time in this format. Yadav was observed strategizing with Shubman Gill and other team members, outlining their game plan for the forthcoming matches.
India’s T20I matches are all scheduled in Pallekele, followed by their journey to Colombo for the ODI series. Ahead of the 50-over games, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to join the squad.
The series holds significant promise for emerging talents like Riyan Parag and Harshit Rana. Parag has earned spots in both the ODI and T20I squads, while Rana has been selected for the former. Their contributions could be pivotal if they are given the opportunity to feature prominently against Sri Lanka.
It will be intriguing to witness Gambhir’s squad selections and strategies for the upcoming fixtures. With a wealth of talent at his disposal, his choices are sure to provoke discussion about the style of cricket he intends to promote during his tenure as Head Coach of the Indian team.
India’s inaugural T20I match is set for July 27th at 7 PM, hosted at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
