India has secured a historic third Men’s T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand by a dominant 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad The victory makes them the first team in the tournament's history to win back-to-back championships, cementing a new era of dominance under the leadership of coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
The campaign was defined by an aggressive strategy and a clear focus on tournament success. In a post-victory dressing room speech, Gambhir underscored the singular importance of the trophy, telling his team it was 'the most important thing... nothing else matters' This mindset was reflected in the performances of key players, including Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament after a resurgent campaign, and Abhishek Sharma, whose comeback was credited to the unwavering support of the team management
India's strategic success has drawn praise from international observers. Former England cricketer Mark Butcher commended Gambhir's leadership while criticizing the Pakistan team as being "still stuck" in outdated methods Meanwhile, legendary Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas paid a high compliment to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, describing him as a combination of two Pakistani greats and acknowledging his decisive role in the semi-final and final Amid the praise, Gambhir also dismissed suggestions of home-field advantage, stating that pitches in ICC tournaments are not under local control
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