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Sanju Samson’s match-winning knocks and Rohit Sharma’s early encouragement have become a defining story of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph.

A former captain of India’s deaf cricket team who led the side to a World Cup victory now runs a roadside food stall in Vadodara to support himself.

Abhishek Sharma’s father watched India’s training session quietly from the stands, offering silent support ahead of the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Former Pakistan players Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Amir reacted to India’s T20 World Cup victory over New Zealand, with mixed praise and criticism.

Suryakumar Yadav’s clever bowling change helped India dismiss New Zealand’s dangerous opener Finn Allen early in the T20 World Cup final.

Sanju Samson smashed 24 sixes in the 2026 T20 World Cup, setting a new record for the most sixes in a single edition of the tournament.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders congratulated Team India after their dominant victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and coach Amol Mazumdar sent motivating wishes to the Men in Blue ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.

Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 155 against Australia in Chennai in 1998 remains one of cricket’s most iconic innings, sealing a memorable Test victory for India

Ishan Kishan revealed he lost his cousin sister a day before the T20 World Cup final and dedicated his match-winning performance to her.

Virat Kohli praised Team India’s fearless cricket after their dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar’s guidance for his remarkable comeback in the 2026 T20 World Cup after a difficult series against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli praised Sanju Samson after his outstanding T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, calling him the “most well-deserved Player of the Tournament.”

India’s T20 World Cup final victory over New Zealand also set a historic streaming record on JioHotstar, with concurrent viewership touching 74.5 crore during the match.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he answers only to his dressing room and dedicated the team’s T20 World Cup title defence to Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to defend the title and win the trophy three times.

Abhishek Sharma smashed an 18-ball fifty against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, setting the record for the fastest fifty in a knockout match.

India retained the same playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, backing their winning combination despite speculation about changes.

India’s women football team raised concerns over ill-fitting match kits and training gear just days before their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener.

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips praised Jasprit Bumrah but said the star pacer is “human” and hoped for a rare off day in the T20 World Cup final.