India head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised that, even after clinching the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the team’s ambitions remain high, urging the players to stay grounded and keep raising the bar.
India wrapped up the T20 World Cup with a commanding victory over New Zealand, successfully defending their crown. Gautam Gambhir insisted the win marks the start of a fresh chapter rather than the conclusion of their journey.
The ex-India opener emphasized that the team is determined to keep pushing the limits in T20 cricket. Gambhir revealed that India is eyeing the 300-run mark in the format, underlining their drive to evolve even after lifting the World Cup.
The coach pointed out that Sanju Samson’s dominant performances during the T20 World Cup boosted the squad’s trust in an aggressive game plan, showing that attacking cricket can triumph even in finals.
He pointed out that India had faced criticism in the past for playing fearless cricket in bilateral series but not carrying the same aggression into ICC events.
Gambhir highlighted that Samson’s standout performance against the West Indies triggered a positive change, and Ishan Kishan’s promotion to No. 3 allowed the batting lineup to settle and build consistency.
“The composure and fluency in his batting gave the entire team confidence that we were heading in the right direction,” Gambhir said on Star Sports’ Follow the Blues.
Gambhir noted that despite the World Cup triumph, the Men in Blue must continue refining their game and aim for bigger milestones.
“This is just the beginning, not the end. There’s still plenty to accomplish. We haven’t crossed 300 yet, but we aim to, and our goal is to become even more ruthless,” Gambhir said.
He also spoke about the realities of coaching, pointing out that once the players take the field, the result hinges on their performance.
“You can build the right environment, make players comfortable, and share your insights, but when the game begins, your success and reputation come down to the players’ performance,” he said.
Gambhir stressed that cricket is a team game, and no coach or captain can deliver results single-handedly. He urged the squad to remain humble, represent the nation with pride, and continue playing bold, fearless cricket.