Following India’s series win, head coach Gautam Gambhir has now revealed their first-choice wicket-keeper of the team. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Gautam Gambhir stressed that KL Rahul is India’s first-choice wicket-keeper batter. He also emphasized that Rishabh Pant will get his opportunities.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called KL Rahul India's number one wicketkeeper ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He also said that Rishabh Pant will get his chances.

Indian cricket team 's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has backed KL Rahul as the team's first-choice wicket-keeper for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after Rahul was preferred over Rishabh Pant in a recent ODI series against England.

Addressing the criticism, Gambhir defended the strategy, emphasizing that adaptability in the batting order is crucial to modern cricket. "That's the way cricket is meant to be played," Gambhir stated during a press conference.

Former India captain and chairman of selectors feels given Rahul’s past record, he is best suited to bat at No 5

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind KL Rahul as Team India's first-choice wicket-keeper in ODI cricket. The endorsement comes ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy and after Rahul's stellar performance in a recent match against England.

"Hey, Gambhir, what you are doing is not right. Yes, depending on the situation, India can send Axar at No. 5, but it cannot be a consistent strategy. If you keep making such changes, you know what will happen there will be a crucial match where everything falls apart. That's what worries me," he added.