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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.

T20 WC: Samson credits guidance from Sachin Tendulkar for fueling dream run

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:56 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said constant guidance from legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar had helped him through setbacks and shaped his Player of the Tournament performances in the side’s run to win the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: ‘Wasn’t easy going through this phase as a young player’, says Abhishek after final heroics vs NZ

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:51 PM

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.

A hat-trick of firsts: India defend T20 WC title, break home jinx, claim record third crown

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:46 PM

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.

T20 WC: ‘Phenomenal, brilliant character shown’: Kohli, Tendulkar, members of cricket fraternity react to India’s historic title win

IANS | March 8, 2026 11:44 PM

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.

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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

T20 WC: Samson credits guidance from Sachin Tendulkar for fueling dream run

T20 WC: ‘Wasn’t easy going through this phase as a young player’, says Abhishek after final heroics vs NZ

A hat-trick of firsts: India defend T20 WC title, break home jinx, claim record third crown

T20 WC: ‘Phenomenal, brilliant character shown’: Kohli, Tendulkar, members of cricket fraternity react to India’s historic title win

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