t20 world cup

In Barbados, the focus was on breaking a curse, while in Ahmedabad, it was about building a kingdom. Simply put, India's current dominance in the shortest format of cricket is unprecedented in cricketing history.India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, securing their first-ever...

Ahmedabad, March 9: India's historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final has been widely praised, with BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla calling it a moment of immense pride and joy for the country.India made history on Sunday by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was spurred by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe.Samson didn’t play in the 2024 Men’s...

Ahmedabad, March 9 India's historic T20 World Cup victory here has brought back the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni to social media after nearly two years, and he used the opportunity to tell head coach Gautam Gambhir how good a smile looks on his intense face.Dhoni's last Instagram post was...

Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis moved a motion in the state assembly on Monday congratulating the Indian men's cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup, saying it reflected the discipline and confidence of the players.India defeated New Zealand in the final on...

New Delhi, March 9 – The celebrations after India's second T20 World Cup title in 18 months were not particularly exuberant, perhaps reflecting the winning habit of the shortest format team.Yes, there were smiles and hugs, and some players even did impromptu bhangra after one of the most...

New Delhi, March 9 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated ICC Chairman Jay Shah following the successful hosting of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with India winning a historic title.

Ahmedabad, March 9 When Suryakumar Yadav called Ishan Kishan to confirm his place in India's T20 World Cup squad, the captain asked the aggressive batsman, "Will you win the World Cup?"Kishan, never one to shy away from making a statement, responded with his own question, "Will you have faith...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9. Cricket is a game rich in statistics, folklore, and superstition. Over the years, fans have delighted in spotting patterns that seem too curious to ignore. One such enduring cricketing quirk has quietly taken root in Indian cricket: whenever India wins the men's...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan dedicated his team's 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory to his late cousin, revealing that she and his brother-in-law died in a car accident a day before the final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.In the final, Kishan...

The Lok Sabha congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand. When the House reconvened after the first adjournment at 12:00 noon, the presiding officer, Jagdambika Pal, stated that India's victory had sparked widespread enthusiasm and...

Ahmedabad, March 9: Indian left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma credited his teammate Shivam Dube for helping him regain his form in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final, revealing that he used Dube's bat during his blistering knock of 52 off 21 balls that set up India's emphatic 96-run victory over...

Ahmedabad, March 9 Indian cricket team's social media star Arshdeep Singh continued his playful teasing after the T20 World Cup victory, urging head coach Gautam Gambhir to smile more, asking Sanju Samson if justice had finally been served, and reaffirming the collective belief in "Jassi bhai's"...

Ahmedabad, March 9 After Rahul Dravid completed his tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, who was then the captain, had spoken about how Dravid was his "work partner".When Suryakumar Yadav, the current head coach, talks about Gautam Gambhir, it seems that the...

Chennai, March 9 – Ace director and actor Selvaraghavan, who is also the elder brother of actor Dhanush, has now expressed his happiness at the Indian team winning the T20 Cricket World Cup for a third time.The ace director, who posted on his X timeline, stated that he would be watching the...

New Delhi, March 9 – Veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Sanju Samson's remarkable turnaround, highlighting his key contributions during India's historic T20 World Cup campaign. Samson, who initially faced challenges, emerged as a vital player, delivering impactful knocks in crucial...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 – Fresh off playing a decisive role in India's World Cup victory on Sunday, Kerala's own Sanju Samson is set to receive a warm welcome from the Government of Kerala, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.On Monday, State Education Minister V Sivankutty announced...

Ahmedabad, March 9 New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted his team was outplayed by India in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, but added that he remained proud of his players’ efforts despite the 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.On a mixed pitch, New Zealand...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 The Kerala government will host a formal reception for cricketer Sanju Samson, the architect of India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the Player of the Tournament, state General Education and Labour Minister V Sivankutty said on Monday.Samson, who hails...

New Delhi, March 9 – Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sanju Samson, the key architect of India’s T20 World Cup triumph, for his rise from failure to three outstanding performances, saying that the wicketkeeper batter has achieved a full circle in his career.At the Narendra Modi Stadium...