'Best relationship is a relationship which is built on trust' - Gautam Gambhir offers insights into his coaching philosophy

Gautam Gambhir is set to begin his coaching tenure with the Indian team during the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. Ahead of India's departure to the neighbouring country, the former India cricketer was present in a press conference along with BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

During the press conference, the two former players spoke about how they are looking to shape the future of Indian cricket together. Gambhir, who will be serving as the head coach of a team for the first time, explained the importance of giving freedom to the players. He also hoped that there would be mutual trust between him and the players.

"I think important is to give players the freedom, that's what I absolutely believe in and not having a relationship which is of a head coach and a player. I think for me, the best relationship is a relationship which is built on trust and that is going to be very important. I can promise guys that they will always have my back," Gambhir said in the press conference.

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A happy dressing room is a winning dressing room: Gambhir

The 42-year-old reiterated his mantra that 'a happy dressing room is a winning dressing room'. He hoped that he along with the other members of the support staff would work towards keeping the dressing happy and the players secure.

"I've always said that a happy dressing room is a winning dressing (room). That's my responsibility alongside the entire support staff to make it a happy and secure dressing room. I don't complicate too many things and neither do I want to complicate," Gambhir said.

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India's campaign in Sri Lanka begins with a three-match T20I series in Pallekele, starting on Saturday, July 27. The next two games will be played on July 28 and 30, respectively. Following the T20Is, the teams will lock horns in a three-match ODI series in Colombo. The games will be played on August 2, 4, and 7, respectively.