Gautam Gambhir, at least at the outset, looks to be a strict guide or coach. This could help Team India in certain aspects. If he becomes the next Head Coach of Team India, he could come in with a set of rules. These rules will help players and also the team. On that note, here, we take a look at three strict rules Gautam Gambhir could bring in if he becomes the Head Coach of Team India.
1) Mandatory participation in domestic cricket
Some Indian cricketers miss out on domestic cricket even if they are available. While it is okay for certain all-format players such as Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, this must not become a trend.
Hence, Gauti could pass instructions such that all players take domestic cricket seriously. This will also improve the relevance of the domestic games.
2) Clear demarcation between formats
Clear demarcation between formats is one of the strict rules Gautam Gambhir could bring in if he becomes the Head Coach of Team India. India has been struggling to draw a line between formats in recent years. This has affected the team in certain cases.
If Gauti becomes the Head Coach, he could avoid mixing up formats. For instance, the likes of Suryakumar Yadav could be made to play only in ODIs while KL Rahul could do the job only in ODIs and Tests.
3) No dressing-room leaks
While not in the Rahul Dravid-era, this issue has been there for Team India for a while now. It will affect the morale of the team in a number of ways.
The main issue has been that no one has denied when these leaks come up. The strong character that he is, Gautam could be strict and could even impose a fine or ban if any players are proven to be a part of it.
