A light-hearted exchange between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma during a post-match press conference has taken social media by storm following India’s emphatic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final.
India defeated New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs to lift their third T20 World Cup title, with both players delivering crucial performances in the final.
Match-winning performances in the final
Abhishek Sharma played an explosive knock of 52 runs off just 21 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 54 runs from 25 deliveries. Their aggressive batting helped India post a commanding total and dominate the final.
The victory marked a historic moment for the India national cricket team, which successfully defended its T20 World Cup title.
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Viral press conference moment
During the press conference after the match, the two cricketers were asked about the challenges they faced leading up to the tournament.
Abhishek Sharma began answering the question, referring to his recent struggles after a series of low scores earlier in the competition.
However, Kishan interrupted with a humorous remark that immediately drew laughter.
“I think I can give a better answer,” Abhishek said before Kishan jokingly responded, “Main bhi de sakta hoon.”
Kishan then added, “Tera ek mahina form gaya tha, main do saal bahar raha hoon,” meaning that while Abhishek had been out of form for a month, he himself had been out of the national team for nearly two years.
Abhishek replied with a smile, saying that the difficult month had felt like “one and a half years” for him.
Emotional reflections after the title win
Beyond the humour, Kishan also spoke about the emotional journey of the team during the tournament.
Reflecting on India’s previous heartbreak in the 2023 World Cup, he said the team remained mentally strong throughout the competition and supported each other during challenging moments.
He emphasised that the players and support staff worked collectively to achieve the historic victory and expressed hope that the team would continue its winning momentum in future tournaments.
The playful exchange between the two young stars quickly went viral on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the camaraderie inside the Indian dressing room after their World Cup triumph.