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‘Shreyas has done a fabulous job’ – Gautam Gambhir backs India T20I captain after 3-2 series win

India head coach Gautam Gambhir highlighted the team's aggressive approach after securing a 3-2 series victory against New Zealand.

By Vishal Jagtap · Cric Tracker

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:41 PM

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Head coach Gautam Gambhir backed captain Shreyas Iyer following India's 3-2 T20I series victory over New Zealand.
India won the five-match T20I series 3-2 after securing victories in the opening three matches.
Gambhir commended the squad for performing ruthlessly despite receiving only a single day to practice before the series.

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has praised T20I captain Shreyas Iyer following the team's 3-2 series win against New Zealand on November 1, 2026. India secured the series by winning the first three matches before losing the final two encounters in Hamilton. Gambhir commended Iyer for doing a fabulous job leading a transitional squad that featured an inexperienced bowling attack.

Gambhir highlighted India's ruthlessness and resilience throughout the tour, noting that the squad had only one practice session after arriving on October 20, 2026. The series followed a busy schedule that included winning gold at the Asian Games in Japan and playing a five-match series against the West Indies.

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‘Shreyas has done a fabulous job’ – Gautam Gambhir backs India T20I captain after 3-2 series win

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