Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has voiced strong support for Indian captain Rohit Sharma amid ongoing criticism of his approach in the ICC Champions Trophy. The Indian captain is yet to score a half-century in the tournament and is often criticised for his 'fearless' approach. In four innings, Rohit Sharma has notched up 104 runs at an average of 26, with his longest stay at the crease rarely exceeding ten overs. Many former cricketers and fans have criticised the opener's approach. However, Gautam Gambhir extended his support for the Indian captain and said there was nothing wrong with his current form. Gambhir said: "You evaluate from the stats; we evaluate from the impact" He also added that Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach sets a positive tone for the dressing room. "Look, the final of the Champions Trophy is now coming up. What can I say before that? If your captain bats with such a tempo, it just gives a very good signal to the dressing room that we want to be absolutely fearless and courageous. If the captain puts up his hand first, then there is nothing better than that for the dressing room." Reflecting on India's four-wicket victory over Australia in the semifinal, Gambhir pointed out how the team remained in control throughout the chase. Despite taking the game to the penultimate over, he felt the depth and quality of the batting lineup ensured a calm dressing room. "We actually planned the chase really, really well. Even if you see after 40 overs, we were only four down. We had two set batters in. So, we knew that with the quality and depth we have, we were always under control" Also Read: Gambhir Slams Critics Over India’s Champions Trophy Advantage "We want to play a perfect game": Gautam Gambhir Though pleased with the semifinal performance, Gambhir felt that there was always room for improvement. He urged the team to strive for a perfect game in the final. "You want to keep improving. You don't say that you've ticked all the boxes. There's always room to improve - be it in batting, fielding, or bowling. And we still haven't played the perfect game. We still have one more game to go. Hopefully, we can play a perfect game." India finished the chase against Australia in the 49th over, losing six wickets. They now await the winner of the second semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand.