Overview
- Speaking on a JioHotstar program on Jan. 23, he called the 2019 semifinal exit a lesson despite leading the tournament with 648 runs.
- He said he began rethinking his game in 2020 and fully embraced an intent-driven, fearless approach by 2022–2023.
- As captain, he worked to replace a focus on personal milestones with an emphasis on contributions that advance team success.
- He and Rahul Dravid aimed to remove fear by giving players clear roles, freedom to take risks and sustained backing through one-on-one conversations.
- He linked these changes to India ending its ICC drought with the 2024 T20 World Cup, noting a 13-year gap between World Cups or 11 years including the 2013 Champions Trophy.