Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his focus was never on simply inheriting a successful side but on building a new identity for the team through fearless and attacking cricket after the India scripted history, becoming the first team to defend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.Fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men’s T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times in front of 86,824 fans a…
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Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Putting out an appreciation post for Sanju Samson, one of the chief architects responsible for India’s third T20 World Cup title, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has now said that the real fairy tale within the tournament was the script that destiny had written for Sanju Samson.Taking to his Instagram page, the actor, who was delighted with India winning its third T20 world cup title wrote, “Team India are World Champions! The first to defend the T20 title! Outstanding campaig…
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 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) After playing a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup final triumph against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma revealed that unwavering faith from the team management helped him overcome a difficult phase during the tournament.Reflecting on his struggles with form earlier in the competition, Abhishek admitted he had moments of self-doubt. “I mean, of course, but the one thing was very clear… the coach and the captain, they had the …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title with a commanding victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday, with congratulatory messages pouring in from several political leaders, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.In a post on X, the Chief Minister described the triumph as a proud moment for the country and congratulated the players for their performance throughout the tournament.“A proud and joyous momen…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) BJP national President Nitin Nabin on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, praising the players for their determination, discipline and teamwork throughout the tournament.In a post on X, the BJP chief described the victory as a proud moment for the nation and said the team’s performance had brought immense joy to millions of Indians.“Congratulations to #TeamIndia on becoming the T20 World Cup Champions! A magnificent …
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men’s T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times after beating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Sanju Samson’s blistering 89 off 46 balls, laced with five fours and eight sixes, powered India to 255/5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before Bumrah and Axar Patel (3-27) ripped …
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) India has once again created history by winning the T20 World Cup for a third time. The men in blue recorded a 96-run victory over New Zealand, leaving all the cricket fans, including the film fraternity, overjoyed. As soon as our players started celebrating on the ground, social media was also filled with congratulatory messages from Bollywood.Ajay Devgn Tweeted, “My throat is gone from all the shouting, but my smile isn’t going anywhere all week! #TeamIndia you have ma…