Gautam Gambhir’s Special Picks: These two players are the real future of Team India. Gambhir expressed unwavering faith in Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Gautam Gambhir has praised these two wicketkeeper-batsmen after the recent matches against West Indies and Pakistan. Gambhir believes that both these players are not only technically capable, but also have the power to turn the match under pressure.1. Ishan Kishan: The Record Breaker Ishan Kishan made headlines by playing a stormy inning of 77 runs against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026. Broke Gambhir’s record: With this inning, Ishan himself broke coach Gautam Gambhir’s 19-year-old record (75 runs against Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup final). Gambhir’s statement: Gambhir said, “Ishan has shown that he is no match for anyone. Can bat at number 2. He has that ‘X-factor’ which is needed in big matches. Sanju Samson: Class and Maturity (The World-Class Talent)Sanju Samson, who has often been in and out of the team, is now a part of Gambhir’s master plan. Brilliant performance: After his match-winning innings of 97 runs against the West Indies, Gambhir called him a ‘world class’ player. Analysis of Gambhir: Gambhir praised Samson, saying that he was able to play only on timing without ‘muscle’ the ball. And control the match by right shot selection. He said, “In the form of Sanju and Ishaan, we have two such players who are adept at both batting and keeping.”Gambhir’s new strategy: ‘Form is everything’ Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that during his coaching tenure, being a ‘big name’ does not guarantee a place in the team. Competition: The excellent form of Ishaan and Sanju has posed a tough challenge for established players like Rishabh Pant in the playing eleven.Coach’s Mantra: Gambhir believes that in T20 cricket, it is important to understand ‘mental strength’ and ‘match situation’ more than data, and both these youngsters are living up to this. T20 World Cup 2026: India’s positionThe Indian team has recently kept its semi-final hopes alive by defeating Zimbabwe. The team is now moving towards winning the title on the strength of this ‘dynamic pair’ of Ishaan and Sanju.