Ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is focusing on a strategic approach that emphasizes the game-changing role of bowlers in modern cricket. Gambhir is advocating for a high-risk, high-reward playing style that allows players the freedom to express themselves, as demonstrated in their aggressive play against Bangladesh. Despite Virat Kohli's recent struggles against spin and dip in form, Gambhir remains confident in Kohli, describing him as a world-class player with an enduring hunger for runs and nearing a personal milestone of 9,000 Test runs. Gambhir stresses the importance of adaptability, aiming for India to score 400 runs in a day or bat for two days if needed, reflecting a flexible approach to achieve results. The series against New Zealand is part of a longer season with eight upcoming Test matches, where Gambhir's leadership will focus on maintaining player morale and performance.