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How Gambhir's 'Gun Team' Mantra Is Paying Off
"We don't want people to see us as a young team, but as a gun team."
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That is the mantra that head coach Gautam Gambhir has instilled into a young Team India, as reiterated by Test captain Shubman Gill.
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Despite winning only 3 of his last 13 Tests, the transition under Gambhir is finally taking shape after the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ashwin.
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It has been shaped by Gambhir's bold, undeterred backing of several young players across formats.
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Two prime examples highlight this - all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
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Washington has made the transition from Ashwin seem seamless, taking crucial wickets and making many crucial runs.
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Nitish proved his mettle in Australia in December 2024, emerging as a long-term pace-bowling all-rounder prospect for India.
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When India have lost, more often than not Gambhir has appeared to face the brunt in press conferences
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But after wins, Gambhir has taken the backseat, instead letting Gill and co. bask in the glory.
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And as a teary-eyed, charged up Gambhir celebrated India's 6-run win over England in the 5th Test at The Oval, it was a sign that his mantra is finally paying off.
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