Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan backed head coach Gautam Gambhir's approach to T20 cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Pathan stated that Gambhir has consistently shown the ability to stay ahead tactically in his coaching and leadership roles during the shorter format of international cricket.
Gambhir took charge as India's head coach in July 2024, and the results in Test cricket have been mixed. The team has managed seven wins from 19 Tests, while losing 10 matches and drawing two. India were whitewashed at home by South Africa and New Zealand, but the team has been dominant in the T20I format.
Gautam Gambhir Always Is A Forward Thinker - Irfan PathanIn a conversation with RevSportz, Irfan Pathan said that Gautam Gambhir is well suited to the T20 format as a coach. Pathan stated that Gambhir's forward-thinking approach also brought him success as a player.
