New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Head coach Gautam Gambhir explained the rationale behind using the team's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah extensively in the T20I powerplay, stating that it was a way of expressing that India can be an aggressive side with both bat and ball.

During India's unbeaten run to the Asia Cup title in September, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side attempted to dominate the opposition sides on the UAE's sluggish surface by deploying Bumrah for a three-over spell. Bumrah attacks relentlessly with his variation in the first six overs, looking to rattle his opponent's batting unit early. Under the new strategy, the 31-year-old finished with seven wickets in five matches at an average of 19.28.

After the victorious campaign, India embar...