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FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success

The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.

How Sachin Tendulkar is still shaping India's next-gen stars as mentor

From helping a struggling Sanju Samson rediscover belief to advising Shubman Gill ahead of a crucial overseas tour, Tendulkar's presence still resonates strongly within the Indian cricket ecosystem.

Big conversations with Sachin sir helped me: Sanju Samson after T20 WC win

Samson was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his explosive knocks in the last three matches of the event, including the semifinal against England and the final against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli's special message for Team India after T20 World Cup victory

Kohli had announced his retirement from the shortest format after guiding India to a drought ending ICC title in Barbados back in June 2024.

He's a national treasure: Suryakumar hails Jasprit Bumrah after T20 WC win

In the title clash, Bumrah ended with exceptional figures of 4/15 in four overs to help India bowl out New Zealand for 159 after the home team batters fired in unison to post an imposing 255 for five.

NZ skipper Mitchell Santner hails 'Great' Indian team after T20 WC defeat

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said his underdog team was outplayed by a great side in the T20 World Cup final after India notched a massive 96-run win to defend the trophy here on Sunday.

My accountability is to those 30 people in dressing room: Gautam Gambhir

India became the first team to win three T20 World Cups (2007, 2024, 2026), the first to defend their title and also the first to do so at home.

Smile looks good on you: Dhoni to Gambhir after India's historic T20 WC win

Dhoni returned on social media after nearly two years and he took the opportunity to tell head coach Gautam Gambhir how good a smile looks on his intense face.

'Best white-ball team,' Cricket fraternity hails India's T20 World Cup win

Continuing their ruthless show with the bat, India handed New Zealand a crushing 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium to become the only team to win the T20 World Cup three times.

Gambhir dedicates T20 World Cup win to Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar, Jay Shah

Former India opener Gambhir credited Dravid and Laxman for their work at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in nurturing the next generation of cricketers.

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC final: IND lift record 3rd title, beat NZ by 96 runs

Sanju Samson's 89-run knock helped India post a mammoth 256-run target on the night and defended it successfully in Ahmedabad.

India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home

The triumph followed India's title win in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when Rohit Sharma led the team to victory in the tournament held in the United States and the West Indies.

2007 to 2026: Full list of ICC T20 World Cup winners and runners-up

Which team has won the most ICC T20 World Cup titles? Which team has defended the T20 World Cup title? What is the history of the T20 World Cup? Find all the answers here.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: What is the prize money for winner and runner-ups?

How much will the winner and runner-up of the India vs New Zealand final get? Find out all about the T20 World Cup 2026 prize money here.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 stats: Top 10 highest run-scorer and wicket-takers

Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah ended their tournament as the joint-leading wicket taker with 14 wickets each.

India vs New Zealand full scorecard | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final score

Check out the live full scorecard of India vs New Zealand grand finale in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

IND vs NZ final: Highest successful chase in Ahmedabad in T20 history?

From international encounters to high-scoring T20 matches, the ground has become synonymous with memorable chases.

IND vs NZ live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 final match?

India will be keen to rewrite history and create new memories at Ahmedabad, especially after the heartbreak of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final held at the same venue.

IPL 2026 to begin on March 28; fixtures and venues to be revealed soon

While the start date has been confirmed, the full schedule and venues for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to be released soon

T20 World Cup 2026: Top run-scorers and wicket-takers after semifinals

Defending champions India will host New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, March 8