Gambhir shuns spotlight, credits T20 WC Triumph to Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:51 AM

Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India’s triumphant campaign at the Men’s T20 World Cup came with heartfelt acknowledgements from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who dedicated the historic victory to former head coach Rahul Dravid, from whom he took the baton, VVS Laxman, the head of the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE), and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, stating that the win would not have been possible without their efforts of shaping the team.

T20 WC: ‘Next goal is Olympic gold and 2028 World Cup,’ says Suryakumar after India’s record third title

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:38 AM

Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the past month as ‘a wonderful journey’ following India’s emphatic victory over New Zealand on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home and set gold at LA 2028 Olympic his next target.

Prithviraj: The real fairy tale within the tournament is the script that destiny wrote for Sanju Samson!

IANS | March 9, 2026 7:58 AM

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.

T20 WC: ‘When someone is not doing well, you spend time with him’ - SKY highlights team culture behind India’s title win

IANS | March 9, 2026 1:22 AM

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.

T20 WC: ‘This victory is what I live for,’ says Hardik on redemption, hard work, and India’s historic triumph

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:52 AM

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.

T20 WC: You performed when it mattered the most - Virat Kohli hails Sanju Samson

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:43 AM

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.

T20 WC: ‘Always there to hit some big sixes,’ Shivam Dube on his role in team after India’s title win

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:29 AM

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.

‘There are match-winners everywhere in this team’: Arshdeep Singh on Team India after T20 WC title win

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:14 AM

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.

T20 WC: Proud of the boys to make it this far, says NZ captain Santner after defeat in final

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:14 AM

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.

T20 WC: We have prepared for this for the last one and a half years, says Tilak Varma after India win title

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:56 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) After a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, Indian players shared their thoughts on the historic win, which clinched their third title in the event, showing their emotions.

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Gambhir shuns spotlight, credits T20 WC Triumph to Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar

T20 WC: ‘Next goal is Olympic gold and 2028 World Cup,’ says Suryakumar after India’s record third title

Prithviraj: The real fairy tale within the tournament is the script that destiny wrote for Sanju Samson!

T20 WC: ‘When someone is not doing well, you spend time with him’ - SKY highlights team culture behind India’s title win

T20 WC: ‘This victory is what I live for,’ says Hardik on redemption, hard work, and India’s historic triumph

T20 WC: You performed when it mattered the most - Virat Kohli hails Sanju Samson

T20 WC: ‘Always there to hit some big sixes,’ Shivam Dube on his role in team after India’s title win

‘There are match-winners everywhere in this team’: Arshdeep Singh on Team India after T20 WC title win

T20 WC: Proud of the boys to make it this far, says NZ captain Santner after defeat in final

T20 WC: We have prepared for this for the last one and a half years, says Tilak Varma after India win title

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