Former India batter Aakash Chopra praised India head coach Gautam Gambhir for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win, adding, "You lifted the trophy without Jasprit Bumrah." He noted that Gambhir has "impeccable" record in T20Is. Aakash stated, "Considering the number of chances and confidence Sanju Samson was given, it seems like [Gambhir invests] in people and backs them to the hilt."