India, Oct. 12 -- Role clarity is of great importance in T20 cricket, especially when you are new in the set-up. One can feel intimidated or lost but being told what is expected of them can make things that little bit easier.

Naman Dhir, who made his T20I debut for India in the series opener against the West Indies, has been categorically told by the team management what they want him to do. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir have tasked him with the role of a finisher and bowling two to three overs in every game.

Ever since Gambhir took over as the head coach, there has been an inclination toward having multi-faceted cricketers in the playing XI, and the management wants players who can contribute with both bat and ball...