Gambhir backs Shivam Dube at No. 4, says only openers are permanent

On 2026-10-10, India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed the decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 in the second T20 International against the West Indies in Ranchi.

Dube scored seven off 10 balls before being dismissed by West Indies off-spinner Roston Chase.

Gambhir said India would continue to change their batting order according to the match situation, adding that only the opening positions are fixed in T20 cricket.