India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the thought process behind deploying Jasprit Bumrah as the team’s primary powerplay weapon during the recent Asia Cup, revealing that the strategy was part of a broader vision to make India a fully aggressive side — not just with the bat, but in every aspect of the game.

Speaking in an interview with the BCCI, Gambhir explained why Bumrah bowled three of his four overs in the first six, a move that surprised many.

“A lot of people associate this T20 team with aggressive batting. But I think using Jassi for three overs upfront was an even more aggressive option with the ball," Gambhir said.

The former World Cup winner said his aim was to redefine India’s cricketing identity.

“We don’t want to be known only for our aggressive batting or

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