Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan commended the current Indian team for their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India secured their third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Pathan expressed his admiration for the Indian team’s performance, labeling them as the best white-ball unit. He specifically praised the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for their roles in shaping a successful and cohesive team.
Speaking to reporters in Ahmedabad, Pathan highlighted the exceptional leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and the team-building efforts of Gautam Gambhir. He emphasized Gambhir’s humility in acknowledging the contributions of various individuals in Indian cricket, underscoring the importance of teamwork and clear intentions in achieving success at the highest level.
India’s consecutive T20 World Cup victories in 2024 and 2026 have solidified their dominance in the shortest format of the game. Pathan expressed joy on behalf of former players closely following Indian cricket, emphasizing the pride and satisfaction these victories bring to the cricketing community.
