India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, visited Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib to express gratitude following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team secured a historic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, becoming the first to win three T20 World Cup titles and defend the trophy on home soil.
Gambhir, a former India opener, was observed quietly praying at the gurudwara in the national capital, continuing his spiritual visits during and after the tournament. Post the title win, India captain Suryakumar Yadav, Gambhir, and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited the Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad to offer prayers while holding the trophy.
Throughout the tournament, Gambhir had visited various temples, including the Kamakhya Temple before the third T20I against New Zealand in January. He also visited the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple with the Indian team before the fourth T20I. Having been part of India’s title-winning team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, Gambhir has now achieved the milestone of winning the tournament both as a player and a coach.
Following the victory, Gambhir emphasized the team’s focus on creating its own legacy by playing fearless cricket and consistently outperforming opponents. He expressed his belief in building something unique rather than inheriting success, aiming to establish a brand of cricket that the fans can be proud of.
