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‘Only openers’ spots are permanent’: Gambhir’s clear message

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 despite the all-rounder failing to make an impact in the second T20 International against the West Indies in Ranchi.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:20 AM
‘Only openers’ spots are permanent’: Gambhir’s clear message
Key Things to Know
  • Gautam Gambhir stated that only opening spots are permanent in India's T20 batting order.
  • Gambhir backed promoting Shivam Dube to No. 4 despite Dube scoring only seven runs.
  • West Indies defeated India, successfully chasing down 249/5 in 18.3 overs to level the series 1-1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the choice to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 despite his low score in the second T20I against West Indies. Speaking after the match in Ranchi, Gambhir emphasized that only opening batting positions are fixed in T20 cricket, insisting the team will continue adapting the rest of the order based on match situations.

India posted 249/5 behind Sanju Samson's 82, alongside contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma. However, West Indies chased down the target in 18.3 overs behind Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford's 84 to level the five-match series 1-1.

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