The Sri Lanka series defeat was a big warning for Team India and Gautam Gambhir. The next tournament will happen only next year. Hence, Gambhir has time to chalk out his strategy for the ODI format. He might be forced to take some tough decisions in this regard. Therefore, in the next campaign, we could see some hard calls being taken. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three bold decisions Gautam Gambhir must take for the next ODI series.
1) Break the top-order
Breaking the top order is one of the bold decisions Gautam Gambhir must take for the next ODI series. It is a highly successful top-order but the time might have arrived to make some changes.
Yashasvi Jaiswal can be the ideal solution for this issue. He plays spin well and having a left-hander at the top can resolve a lot of issues and break many matchups.
2) Play a proper bowler at No.8
Gautam Gambhir used an all-rounder at No.9 also in the recent ODI series. He must start to make a decision on whether he will provide priority to batting depth or bowling quality.
In this regard, Gambhir must have a proper frontline bowler at No.8. The best strategy is to pick your best bowlers and pick the best batter amongst them to play at No.8.
3) Bring back the trio of Bumrah-Shami-Siraj
In the current circumstances, with the team focussing on batting depth, it is hard to have all these three bowlers in the playing XI. However, Gautam Gambhir must go against his usual tactic and employ these three men.
These three pacers did well for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. They have experience across various conditions and can do a good job for the side. It is a risk but India must take it.
