Ex-India cricketer Sadagopan Ramesh opined that India head coach Gautam Gambhir backs players he likes but completely lets go of those he doesn't. He emphasised that Iyer played key role in India's Champions Trophy win and that he should be permanent fixture in India's white-ball teams. Calling Yashasvi Jaiswal "X-factor", he added, "Keeping him in standby is a poor move."