India, March 17 -- Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has praised India head coach Gautam Gambhir for prioritising the team above individual reputations. Since taking charge, Gambhir has remained in the spotlight, with mixed results shaping his tenure. India endured two home Test series defeats, while senior figures like Ravichandran Ashwin (from all formats), Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepped away from the longest format.

However, the picture has been far brighter in white-ball cricket. Under Gambhir's guidance, India clinched both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy in successive years, underlining a strong limited-overs core. His influence has grown significantly during this phase, especially as the side navigates a tra...