India's new-look T20I side showing promise

WHEN Rohit Sharma imitated wrestling legend Ric Flair's famous strut to lift the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados on June 29, it was a crowning moment for Indian cricket. But it also marked the end of a very long chapter.

- GOMESH S

For more than a year leading up to the event, questions over the seniors playing in the shortest format kept coming back, which meant India had not necessarily kick-started their transition. It was only when Gautam Gambhir and his support staff took guard in Sri Lanka, the transition actually began. They had a new captain in Suryakumar Yadav, the youngsters were getting a chance, slowly the team was coming together. If it gave an idea on how the new-look T20I side is going to approach things, the ongoing series against Bangladesh has painted a clearer picture. They are not going to hold back, not think twice and take a conservative approach, but will try and give it all, showcasing their skill on the f