Delhi: Before the first T20 International match against Afghanistan on Sunday, Team India captain Shreyas Iyer spoke openly about his bonding with head coach Gautam Gambhir. Iyer believes that Gambhir's aggressive thinking and way of understanding the players will be very useful for the team in the future.

Iyer and Gambhir have worked together before also. The duo had given the IPL title to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.

Iyer is impressed by Gambhir's aggressive thinking

Shreyas Iyer praised Gambhir and said that he always comes on the field with the intention of winning. According to him, Gambhir wants his best performance from every player and also pays a lot of attention to building trust within the team.

Iyer said that Gambhir's biggest specialty is his ability to connect with the players on a personal level. The nature of every player is different and in such a situation it is very important for the coach to understand it.

Iyer said that he has worked with Gambhir before, so he knows his thinking and working style very well. The more matches there are between the two, the better their understanding will become.

What did the captain say on India-Afghanistan match?

Regarding the match against Afghanistan, Iyer said that the team will focus on each match instead of thinking too much about the future.

He said that Afghanistan is a strong team and many of its players know the Indian conditions well because of playing in the IPL. However, Team India's preparation in the last few days has been good and the players are also in good form and mindset.

Iyer made it clear that the team's aim is to give its best performance in the first match. According to him, with every match the team's confidence and rhythm will improve.

Excited about captaining for the first time in Asian Games

Shreyas Iyer also expressed his excitement about participating in the Asian Games for the first time. He will lead India's effort to win the gold medal.

Iyer said that this will be a very special experience for him. He told that in the Asian Games he will get a chance to meet players and athletes of hockey and other sports.

He said that he is also eager to watch the games of other players and talk to them. Iyer will try to ensure that the Indian team performs brilliantly in the Asian Games and returns with a gold medal for the country.