Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir’s wife Natasha Jain, along with their daughters Aazeen and Aaniza, has reached Ahmedabad ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. This final holds significance for Gambhir as it marks his first appearance as head coach in an ICC T20 World Cup final. He aims to emulate the success of coaches like Rahul Dravid and Lalchand Rajput, who have previously secured the T20 World Cup title.
Gambhir, known for his pivotal role in India’s 2007 World Cup victory with a notable 75-run contribution in the final, now seeks to guide the team to another triumph in a different capacity. The ultimate goal remains unchanged – to secure the coveted trophy for the nation.
The city also witnessed the arrival of former India captain MS Dhoni, drawing a large crowd eager to welcome the esteemed leader. Noteworthy personalities from the sports and entertainment industry are anticipated to grace the final with their presence. India’s upcoming clash against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final holds particular significance as India has yet to defeat New Zealand in T20 World Cups. This final marks the third ICC title match between the two nations across different formats in the past six years.
India’s track record in T20 World Cups is commendable, having reached the final for the fourth time, the highest among all teams, with victories in two out of three appearances. On the other hand, New Zealand, despite never clinching a T20 World Cup title, aims to deliver a stellar performance in the final against India, striving to secure their maiden championship victory.
