New Delhi, March 12: India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh stated that the team's focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup victory on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade.
With a 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India became the first team to defend its title, win the trophy three times, and also emerge victorious on home soil.
"When we won the last (T20) World Cup (in 2024), me, Hardik (Pandya) bhai, and many players from the core team said that we had to win at least five trophies in the next 10 years," Arshdeep said in a video posted by bcci.tv on Thursday.
"That was the main focus, and we knew that if we played to that standard, the results would come automatically. We followed the process and believed in our game," he added.
He also spoke about the experience of bowling alongside ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who ended up as the tournament's joint leading wicket-taker with 14 scalps. "It was a lot of fun to bowl with him. Cricket is very easy for him, and it feels like he's playing on a computer. But his process is amazing. He works very hard and inspires us to work hard," Arshdeep added.
He also thanked fans for their continuous support during the triumphant campaign. "You all gave us a lot of love. Especially when we lost a match, you supported us a lot, and thank you so much for that," Arshdeep concluded, who will be next seen in action for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.
