Shreyas Iyer says he views Gautam Gambhir as a “fantastic” man-manager, highlighting what he calls an “amazing” quality in the India head coach. Iyer makes the remarks while addressing Gambhir’s coaching style and the way it has sparked different reactions.
The sources note that Gambhir’s approach has drawn polarised opinions since he took over as head coach of the Indian team. In contrast to criticism, Iyer points to his personal experience of working with Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, describing how he learned from and valued Gambhir’s ability to handle players.
NDTV frames the comments as Iyer’s endorsement of Gambhir’s people-management strengths rather than an assessment of tactical decisions. The outlets do not provide additional competing perspectives or detailed examples of coaching methods, focusing instead on Iyer’s characterisation of Gambhir’s leadership style and the admiration he says he developed during their earlier stint together.
