Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated his long-standing belief that team trophies outweigh individual milestones after India clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title with a commanding victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Addressing the media after the triumph, Gambhir stressed that the team’s culture under his tenure is built around winning silverware rather than chasing numbers.“My simple philosophy with Surya has always been that milestones …
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Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasised the importance of backing players during difficult phases, saying trust and support within the dressing room played a key role in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.After India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Suryakumar reflected on the culture the team has built over the last two years, one that prioritises communication, belief, and standing by teammates when they are s…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) All-rounder Shivam Dube said his role in India’s victorious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign was clear from the outset: provide late fireworks with the bat whenever the team needed quick runs. India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title after thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a massive 255/5 before bowling the visitors out for 159. While the top order laid the platform with explosive knocks, Dube’s late cameo e…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Virat Kohli on Sunday heaped praises on India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson for his phenomenal performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph, for which he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.Samson, who came into the playing XI as a replacement player as the top-order was not producing the desired runs because of Abhishek Sharma’s poor run of scores, struck half-centuries in three successive matches as India fought back from the brink of…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) All-rounder Hardik Pandya described India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph as a moment of redemption and validation of years of belief, saying winning trophies for the country remains the driving force of his career after India sealed a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, successfully defending their title and becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home and three times.Speaking of his journey and …
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expressed pride in his team’s journey in the tournament despite their defeat in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 against co-hosts India, acknowledging that they were outplayed by a strong side in front of a passionate home crowd.Reflecting on the campaign, Santner praised his players for overcoming challenges and fighting hard at every stage, while also crediting India for their performance and composure under the pressure of pl…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India pacer Arshdeep Singh credited the team’s depth and collective strength after the Men in Blue clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title with a commanding win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Speaking of the squad’s confidence throughout the tournament, Arshdeep said the belief came from the sheer number of game-changers in the side. “And it’s a fantastic team, there are match-winners everywhere in this team, so there was…
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said winning the Player of the Match award in front of his home fans after India’s 96-run win over New Zealand to win the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is a special moment for him.In defence of a massive 255/5, Bumrah used his magical slower balls to great effect to pick 4-15 as India became the first team to win a T20 World Cup on home soil, and defend a world title in the shortest format.“Feels extremely special because I’ve played one …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India’s historic 96-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final sparked an outpouring of praise from current and former cricketers, celebrating the team’s third T20 World Cup title and back-to-back triumph.Former India captain Virat Kohli wrote on X, “Champions, Phenomenal win for Team India in Ahmedabad. Absolutely no match for the explosive cricket played by us throughout the tournament. Brilliant character shown by the boys to keep fighting …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) The ghosts of the past were finally laid to rest at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India delivered a masterclass against New Zealand to retain their ICC T20 World Cup title with a 96-run win on Sunday. In a poetic reversal of fortune at the very venue that once hosted their most bitter defeats in 2023, the Men in Blue stood tall, transforming the world’s largest cricket arena into a cauldron of pure jubilation. India were the favourites to lift the title as they entered…