Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes there is no reason for the team to “overanalyse” their batting collapse against the USA in their T20 World Cup opener, insisting that their high-risk, aggressive template has brought consistent success.

India were reeling at 77 for 6 in the 13th over at the Wankhede Stadium before recovering to post a total that eventually secured a 29-run victory.

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Speaking on JioStar’s Follow the Blues, Bangar said the current Indian batting philosophy is naturally risk-heavy.

“I don’t think Indian batters should overanalyse what happened at Wankhede against the USA. The approach this line-up follows in T20 cricket is always going to carry risk,” Bangar said.

“When a couple of wickets fall and you still try to maintain the same tempo, you’re bound to lose wickets in clusters. If there’s one takeaway, it’s that you could slow down slightly in such situations — but without doubting the approach. That fearless style has delivered a lot of success.”

He urged the batters to continue trusting their method, which has defined India’s T20 cricket over the past 18 months.

Bangar also highlighted the balance in the Indian batting order, pointing to a blend of composure and explosiveness.

“This batting line-up has a strong mix of maturity and fearlessness. Players like Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya can adjust to match situations,” he said.

“If India land in a tricky situation again, the responsibility could fall on one of them to steady the innings while others continue playing their natural game. That’s something the team management will certainly discuss.”

India next face Namibia on Thursday.

On Washington Sundar’s improved fitness and potential team changes, Bangar welcomed the all-rounder’s return but hinted he may not feature immediately.

“It’s great news that Washington Sundar is rejoining the squad. The management has shown patience and faith in him by retaining him despite his initial unavailability. That indicates they value continuity in team combination,” Bangar said.

“If a spin-bowling all-rounder is needed, Washington can step in. But I don’t see him playing in Delhi. I do expect Jasprit Bumrah to return to the XI, and that could mean the in-form Mohammed Siraj misses out.”