India's head coach Gautam Gambhir stated the team's success stems from prioritizing team trophies over individual achievements. This philosophy, implemented early in his tenure, fostered a dominant style under captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Gambhir highlighted opener Sanju Samson's performance as an example. Despite recent struggles, Samson delivered crucial high-scoring innings, contributing to the team's overall success rather than focusing on personal milestones. Gambhir believes this approach is vital for team sports, stating, "The bigger purpose of a team sport is to be winning trophies, not scoring individual goals."
He also commended Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, noting the captain's preference for being called a "leader" over a "captain" due to the broader impact a leader has within the team dynamic. With three T20 World Cup titles, India now targets Olympic gold in 2028 and another T20 World Cup crown.