Gambhir’s strategy to handle players individually hailed by Iyer ahead of Afghanistan series

Iyer praised Gambhir’s skill in managing each cricketer on a personal level, calling it “splendid”. The captain argued that a tailored approach is vital in a tournament setting where personalities differ. Having worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders, Iyer is familiar with Gambhir’s thought process and believes their combined experience will help the team adapt quickly.

“The more matches we win, the better we understand each other,” Iyer noted. “Gambhir knows how to get the best out of every individual, and that will be key as we face Afghanistan, a side whose many players have IPL exposure and understand Indian conditions.”