Gautam Gambhir has officially entered the scene as India’s Test coach, and his first series couldn’t have been more impressive! With a 2-0 series win against Bangladesh, Team India not only dominated but broke records left, right, and center! From the fastest team scores to impeccable bowling, this was India at its finest under ‘Gamball’—a new approach that’s making waves in the cricketing world.
India’s Batting Revolution: The Fast Lane
Forget traditional Test cricket—Team India came out swinging, literally. They set the record for the fastest team scores at 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs! Rohit Sharma kick-started the party with two massive sixes, and then the carnage continued with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed the third fastest fifty by an Indian in Test cricket. This wasn’t reckless though; this was precision with power—a style that Gambhir has brought into the squad.
Even Virat Kohli embraced this aggressive style, slog-sweeping his way to 47 runs with a strike rate of 135! Talk about a shift in mindset. And if that wasn’t enough, KL Rahul—often criticized for his slow approach—turned the heat up with an all-out attacking display, making sweeps his go-to move.
But don’t mistake this for carelessness. Every shot was calculated. This is Gamball, not Bazball. India’s batters didn’t lose their shape, even while going for big shots. They weren’t just swinging blindly; they knew exactly what they were doing!
Bumrah and Deep: The Deadly Duo
The bowling? Unstoppable. Even with the rain-shortened first three days, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep turned up the heat. Bumrah was on fire, taking six wickets and conceding just 67 runs in 28 overs! His control over Bangladesh’s middle order was unmatched, getting Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim twice!
Akash Deep filled in for Shami perfectly, showing off pinpoint accuracy that had everyone impressed. His figures of 63/3 didn’t tell the whole story of just how crucial he was in maintaining pressure on the Bangladesh batters.
Ashwin & Jadeja: Test Cricket Legends
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached his 300th Test wicket, making him the second-fastest player to achieve the double of 300 wickets and 3000 runs in Test cricket! And let’s not forget Ravichandran Ashwin, who masterfully dismantled Bangladesh’s line-up on the final day, reminding us why he’s the ultimate 4th-innings specialist.
A Test Win with Flair
Team India sealed the game in style. Chasing 95 runs, they blitzed through in just 17.2 overs with a run rate of 5.6! Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill ensured that Bangladesh had no chance of pulling off a miracle.
So, what’s next for this new-age Indian team? Don’t expect them to play the same way against New Zealand later this month. With Gambhir in charge, India’s approach will remain smart and adaptive—tailored to the conditions and the opponent.
