“He’s back.” Netizens question Gautam Gambhir’s strategy in IPL 2014’s opening match of KKR

Gautam Gambhir’s success in the IPL comes as no surprise, but his on-field tactics continue to impress, such as setting up test match fielding against MS Dhoni by utilizing a left-arm spinner. Another successful decision for KKR was deploying Sunil Narine as an opening batsman, a move that has proven effective given Narine’s impressive stats as a mystery spinner.

After a stint with the Lucknow Super Giants, Gambhir returns to the team with which he secured two IPL titles. His coaching tenure has seen Lucknow progress to the knockouts. While Gambhir’s decisions often spark mixed reactions, the former Indian batsman never hesitates to express his opinions. His recent decision to reinstate Sunil Narine as an opener garnered immediate reactions from fans on Twitter, with some supporting his choice and others questioning his approach.

Gambhir’s IPL journey, spanning from 2008 to 2018, has been marked by significant achievements, including 4,217 runs in 154 matches. Although he predominantly played as an opener and fell short of a century, he amassed 36 half-centuries and led KKR to two IPL titles.