Gambhir's Bold Stance: Batting Order in White Ball Cricket Overrated

Gautam Gambhir, head coach, believes that the significance of the batting order in limited-overs cricket is overestimated. Using examples like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar, Gambhir highlighted the importance of flexibility. He also commented on dew's influence on ODIs, asserting T20 matches would be less impacted.

Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, has consistently faced criticism for his flexible approach to the batting order in white ball cricket. Defending his strategy, Gambhir insists that such orders are often 'overrated.'

During the recent ODI series against South Africa, he demonstrated this by rearranging the lineup, placing opener Ruturaj Gaikwad at No. 4, and employing Washington Sundar as a versatile player in various positions. Gambhir emphasized knowing the 'template' the team wants to play, asserting that except for the opener, batting orders are significantly less important in limited-overs formats.

The coach acknowledged that environmental factors like dew drastically impacted the ODI series but suggested that T20 matches wouldn't be as affected, as both teams would face similar conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)