The decision to reintegrate Shubman Gill, the Test and ODI vice-captain, into the 20-over setup backfired spectacularly with Suryakumar’s designated deputy failing to touch fifty in 15 innings since his recall after a 13-month absence for the Asia Cup

“It’s the top three, four to six, and then your tailenders who can hold the bat. Play with right and left-hand combinations and certain situations of the game.”