Team India have adopted an ultra-aggressive approach with the bat in the shortest format.
Instead of taking time to get set, Indian openers now go after the bowling attack from the outset and the trend is pretty much the same in the middle and death overs.
Amid the recent development, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has opined that the Men in Blue must continue with their ultra-aggressive approach after being timid in the past.
For their conservative approach, India had paid the price at the T20 World Cup last year as they were knocked out of the showpiece event in the group stage itself.
"They should not change the approach (they have shown of late). Even when I was coach we discussed we were a bit timid at the top considering the players we had down the order.
"It is the right approach. You will lose a few games in between but if you start winning with this approach you can take that confidence in big games and use the same tactics," said Shastri in a press conference organized by Star Sports.
India’s next T20I assignment is the Asia Cup 2022, slated to be held in the UAE from August 27 to September 11.
Senior batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have returned to the squad as was expected in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup 2022, scheduled to be played in Australia later this year. While Kohli was rested for the West Indies, Rahul returns to the T20I side after an injury hiatus.
When asked if the senior players can show the same aggression as the youngsters have displayed in their absence, Shastri said: "Why not? They are very experienced players. They have played enough IPL and T20s and it should not be tough for them to adjust. With Rishabh, Hardik, Jadeja there is enough depth in the middle and lower order to get the innings back on track if top order falls cheaply."
The return of Hardik Pandya has provided much-needed balance to the Indian playing XI. However, Shastri feels the all-rounder's workload along with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah needs to be monitored carefully.
"He is one of the most important cogs in India's wheel. You take him out, the balance goes awry. We missed him last year at the World Cup where he could not bowl. No one is close to the quality that he possesses," Shastri said.
"He has to be watched very closely. With the games coming up (before the T20 World cup), Bumrah and Hardik need to be observed very carefully to ensure there is no breakdown. They are your two important players."
Shastri also backed Kohli to end his extended lean patch during the upcoming Asia Cup.
"I haven't spoken to him (recently). It is not rocket science. Mental fatigue can creep into the best in the world. This down time was not just needed for his body but to reflect," the 60-year-old said.
"He will come back with a much calmer mind. He gets 50 in the first game, mouths will be shut. Public memory is very short and works both ways.
"There is no cricketer fitter than him. People keep saying one innings can make a difference but with a player like Kohli it makes a massive difference. His hunger and passion remains undiminished. He would have learnt from this phase let me tell you that," he further remarked.
(With PTI inputs)