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

India's history-making T20 World Cup triumph here reactivated the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni 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. Dhoni's last Instagram post was back in 2024. "History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play," he posted after attending the final in which India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to win the trophy for an unprecedented third time. "Coach Sahab smile looks great on u,intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys...BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai.CHAMPION BOWLER (It's better if I don't write anything on Bumrah)," he quipped, referring to Gambhir's mostly serious demeanour. It was a display of all-round brilliance by the Suryakumar Yadav-led India on Sunday night as top-order batters

Ligue 1 title race: Lens just 1 point behind PSG with 3-0 win vs Metz

Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 to move one point behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain in a tense title race. PSG's 3-1 home defeat to Monaco on Friday opened the door for rival Lens, which reached the French Cup semifinals on Thursday after beating Lyon on penalties following a 2-2 draw. There are nine rounds of games left in Ligue 1 and Lens hosts PSG on April 11. Rock-bottom Metz rode its luck until Saudi Arabian defender Saud Abdulhamid put Lens ahead just before halftime with a powerful half-volley following good work from striker Abdallah Sima, who had twice gone close to scoring. Abdulhamid then combined with Adrien Thomasson to set up France winger Florian Thauvin for a neat finish from the edge of the penalty area just after the break. Midfielder Amadou Haidara made it 3-0 in the 52nd minute after playing a one-two with former Metz captain Matthieu Udol as Lens took control. Udol was born in Metz and made 185 appearances at left back before forcing a move

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.

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.

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

T20 WC: Abhishek Sharma roars back to form in final against New Zealand

Abhishek now holds the record of the fastest fifty in the T20 World Cup 2026

India vs New Zealand final winner prediction: Who will win T20 WC final?

As India and New Zealand try to outwit each other in the grand finale today, find the winner prediction of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final based on stats and expert views here.

T20 World Cup 2026 IND vs NZ grand finale: Santner opts to bowl; Duffy replaces McConchie

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final: India are chasing their record-breaking, third T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand are looking to secure their maiden title

How Team India have fared at Narendra Modi Stadium in T20 internationals?

After two high pressure games for the Men in Blue against West Indies and England, they will be going into the finale brimming with confidence and would love to defend their title and create history.

T20 WC 2026 final: IND vs NZ pitch report, Ahmedabad Stadium stats

India could become the first Asian team to claim five ICC World Cup titles across formats, narrowing the gap with Australia's record of seven.

How India and New Zealand have performed against each other in T20 WC

The two sides have also met three times in the T20 World Cup before the 2026 final. However, despite winning two trophies, India have been unable to conquer the Kiwis' challenge in the tournament

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in T20Is

India, despite having a better head-to-head record over New Zealand in T20Is, have never been able to overcome the Kiwi challenge in a T20 World Cup match

Samson vs Henry, Seifert vs Bumrah: Key battles in IND vs NZ T20 WC final

As the stage is set for a blockbuster finale, several key player battles could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the match.

T20 WC: India or New Zealand, who has a better spin record in tournament

The spinners of both India and New Zealand have performed brilliantly in the tournament, but in different aspects