India secured their third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title with a decisive victory over New Zealand in the final. The triumph sparked widespread celebrations across the country, particularly in Ahmedabad. Key figures like captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on the achievement and future goals.
India's cricket team celebrated a dominant win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, crushing New Zealand to claim their third title in the tournament's history. The victory marked a significant milestone, with fans from Pooja to wild gatherings welcoming the champions in Ahmedabad.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav, looking ahead, set his sights on Olympic gold in LA 2028, stating, “Next stop Olympic gold” after the T20 WC win. Gautam Gambhir, the team's coach, emphasized focus beyond the moment, delivering a strong message: “Stop celebrating milestones” following the success.
Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli led the applause, calling India the “rightful winners.” Gambhir shared insights into his partnership with Yadav, noting, “Don’t remember any time we had an argument.” He also revealed the team's success mantra as “trust and faith,” crediting firm ideas and flexible tactics for taming T20's challenges.
On the field, Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Lasith Malinga, rewriting T20 World Cup history with his performance. Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson as a “combination of Virat & Rohit” after his masterclass, predicting these games would define his career. Arshdeep Singh addressed an on-field spat with Daryl Mitchell, saying, “Mitchell ko sorry bolne gya tha.”
Looking forward, before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Yadav confirmed Ishan Kishan's squad place with a call, asking, “World Cup jitayega?” Kishan, who played through grief after his cousin's death, reflected, “The best thing I could do was score runs for her.” Gambhir, described as a stubborn cricketer and instinctive coach from Delhi who owns big nights, continues to shape Indian cricket's path.
