•Gautam Gambhir explained India's decision to retain Abhishek Sharma despite his initial poor form in the T20 World Cup 2026.
•Abhishek failed to score in his first three matches but later hit half-centuries against Zimbabwe (55 off 30) and New Zealand (52 off 21) in crucial games.
•Gambhir shared his own IPL 2014 experience of three consecutive ducks, telling Abhishek he was "out of runs, not out of form."
•He advised Abhishek to be more aggressive, emphasizing that true form is judged after playing 20-30 balls.
•Gambhir stressed that the team dressing room had unwavering faith in Abhishek, prioritizing internal trust over external criticism.
