The Gambhir Doctrine: A Stern New Chapter in India’s Cricketing Playbook

Gautam Gambhir's elevation to the post of head coach is a seismic shift in the Indian cricket team's hierarchy, with the coach now the most influential individual in the dressing room-potentially even more influential than the captain in their traditional role. Since taking charge in July 2024, Gambhir has brought his hallmark intensity and strategic acumen, demanding discipline and a winning culture. His term started with a declaration of purpose: India's Champions Trophy win in 2025, their first ICC trophy under his captaincy.

 

Insiders point out that Gambhir's vision and unyielding style have made his word the fulcrum of team decision-making, from picking to strategy. The BCCI support and the revamp of support staff further reinforce his authority, heralding a new era where the philosophy of the head coach determines the identity and direction of the team more than ever before. Everyone now waits with bated breath to see how this unconventional leadership style will reshape Indian cricket's future.

 

Source: Economic Times, Wikipedia