In a recent conversation with an acquaintance, Gautam Gambhir believed to have reflected on the challenges of coaching a national team compared to an IPL side. He would highlight the complexities involved, such as managing star players, coordinating with the selection committee, dealing with its chairman, navigating the apex body, and above all working with the captain and his principles of leadership. Gambhir would go on to dwell how these layers create obstacles in the decision-making process. In contrast, he would note that coaching in the IPL is relatively straightforward, with fewer hierarchical barriers. After the