Gambhir says three-format players will become rarer

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said three-format cricketers will become increasingly rare as teams prioritise rotation and format-specific preparation. Gambhir spoke to broadcasters JioStar while reflecting on India's current selection patterns.

Several established players have already been limited to specific formats this year. Shubman Gill has played Tests and ODIs but no T20Is, while Jasprit Bumrah has featured in ODIs and T20Is without playing Tests. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar have similarly been restricted to white-ball formats.

Gambhir stressed that a strong Test side remains India's priority and that workload management will continue to shape selection across formats. He said backing the right players will help India dominate red-ball cricket for a long period.